How to Pre-Register for Alberta Online Casinos Before July 13

Alberta's regulated online casino and sportsbook market opens on July 13, 2026. 

Ahead of that date, several licensed operators are letting Alberta residents pre-register, which means you can set up your account now and be ready to play the moment the market goes live.  For a wider view of the market, see our list of the Canadian online casinos.

This guide explains what pre-registration involves, who can do it, and which operators are currently accepting sign-ups.

It is written for Alberta players who want to get organised before launch day. For wider context, see our online casinos in Alberta page.

Pre-registration lets you create an account with a licensed operator before the Alberta market officially opens. You complete the sign-up and identity verification steps in advance, so your account is ready and waiting.
You cannot deposit, bet, or play during the pre-registration period.

Real-money play only becomes available once the regulated market launches on July 13, 2026. Pre-registering simply removes the sign-up step from launch day, so you can start as soon as the operator goes live.

To pre-register with an Alberta operator, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be physically located in Alberta.
• Have valid government-issued photo identification for account verification.
• Have a proof of address document, such as a recent utility bill or bank statement.

These requirements apply to every licensed operator. Each one connects to Alberta's centralised systems, including the province's self-exclusion register, so the verification steps are broadly similar across sites.

The process is much the same at each operator. In general, you will:

1. Open the operator's Alberta pre-registration page and select Alberta as your province.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Add your full legal name, date of birth, mobile number, and home address.
4. Accept the operator's terms and conditions.
5. Upload your photo ID and proof of address to verify your account.

Once verified, your account is set up. You will be able to log in and play when the operator goes live on July 13. The operators below are confirmed to be accepting Alberta pre-registration now.

BetMGM

BetMGM is open for Alberta pre-registration. Create your account and complete verification now, and you will be ready to play once the market launches on July 13. BetMGM is listed on the AGLC's gaming registration report and is expected to be available at launch.

Caesars

Caesars is accepting Alberta pre-registration ahead of launch. Caesars plans to enter the market with more than one brand, including Caesars Palace Online and Horseshoe Online Casino. Pre-registering sets up your account so it is ready on July 13.

PointsBet

PointsBet Canada has opened Alberta pre-registration. You can create and verify your account now. As with the other operators, real-money play becomes available only when the regulated market launches.

theScore Bet

theScore Bet is accepting Alberta pre-registration ahead of July 13. The brand is registered with the AGLC and is widely used by Canadian players. Complete your sign-up now to be ready when play opens.

A few things are worth keeping in mind during the pre-registration window:

• You cannot play yet. No deposits, bets, or game play are possible until July 13, 2026, regardless of when you register.
• You must be in Alberta. Operators check your location during registration. Pre-registration is for Alberta residents only.
• Verification can take time. Have your ID and proof of address ready. Completing verification now avoids delays on launch day.
• One account per operator. If you already hold an account with an operator from before regulation, follow that operator's instructions, as you may need to confirm or re-verify details.
• Only register with licensed operators. Pre-register only with operators on the AGLC's gaming registration list to make sure your account will carry over into the regulated market.