theScore Bet Casino Alberta Pre-Registration: Sign Up Before the July 13 Launch

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theScore Bet Casino has opened pre-registration for Alberta players, giving sports fans across the province an early look at one of the more locally tailored operators heading into the July 13, 2026 launch.

Pre-registration opened on February 28, 2026, well ahead of most competitors, and AGLC approval followed on April 23. Below is what theScore is bringing to Alberta, how pre-registration works, and what to expect when the casino goes live.

theScore Bet Casino Alberta: The Quick Facts

• Launch date: July 13, 2026
• Products: Online casino and sportsbook in the theScore Bet app, linkable to the separate theScore media app
• Game library: 1,200+ titles expected at launch
• Eligibility: 18 or older and physically located in Alberta
• Regulator: Confirmed on the AGLC gaming registrations list
• Sign-up: Pre-registration open now

What Pre-Registration Means

Pre-registration lets you create and verify a theScore account before the market goes live. You can complete identity checks now, so your account is ready to play the moment casino and sportsbook products switch on for real money on July 13.

There is no obligation to deposit early, and signing up now does not change the games, odds or launch date.

Who Is theScore?

theScore is owned by PENN Entertainment, one of the largest retail casino and sports betting operators in North America, and shares its backing with Hollywood Casino. 

Unlike most operators entering Alberta on launch day, theScore is not introducing itself to the province. 

Albertans have used the theScore media app for years to follow the Oilers, Flames and Stampeders, and the casino and sportsbook are built as an extension of that existing relationship rather than a new brand competing for attention.

PENN Entertainment chief executive Jay Snowden underlined how seriously the company is treating the launch, committing roughly $20 million toward Alberta on the company's first-quarter 2026 earnings call.

Inside theScore Casino

theScore Casino is expected to launch with more than 1,200 game titles, a catalogue built around exclusive content from PENN Game Studios developed specifically for Canadian players. 

The headline title is Blue Jays Blackjack, a live dealer table created in partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays that will not be available on any other regulated Canadian casino. Integrations tied to the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are also expected at or shortly after launch.

The live dealer lobby is expected to run more than 180 tables sourced from Evolution, Playtech and Pragmatic Play Live, alongside more than 250 jackpot titles tied to theScore's DropZone system, which triggers jackpot opportunities throughout regular gameplay rather than isolating them to a separate section. 

For a full breakdown of the games, banking and account setup, see our theScore Casino Alberta review.

Players looking for a higher-stakes experience can look to the Private VIP Tables, a live dealer format capped at seven players per room, with minimum bets starting at $1,000 and a bankroll of at least $6,000 required to enter. 

It is one of the more distinctive live dealer formats among the operators launching in Alberta.

Casino, Sportsbook and a Linked Media App

theScore Casino and sportsbook live together in the theScore Bet app, under one login and one wallet. Players can also link that account to the separate theScore media app, the one Albertans already use for scores, stats and news, to sync favorite teams and move between the two apps with a single set of credentials.

For Alberta sports fans, that means NHL coverage of the Oilers and Flames, CFL action with the Elks and Stampeders, plus NFL, NBA, MLB, soccer and more, all inside theScore Bet, with the option to tie it to the media app they already check daily.

How to Pre-Register for theScore Alberta

1. Open the theScore Bet app or visit the sign-up page via the link above.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Provide your personal details, including full legal name, date of birth and mobile number.
4. Enter your home address and confirm Alberta residency.
5. Accept the terms and conditions to complete registration.
6. Upload a government-issued photo ID to verify your account ahead of your first withdrawal.

What Happens on July 13

Pre-registered players are expected to be among the first to reach theScore's full casino and sportsbook line-up once the market opens. Until then, your account is set up and verified but not active for real-money play.

Because game libraries and payment options will differ across operators, it is worth comparing a few brands before launch day rather than committing to the first name you see across the new Alberta online casinos hitting the market.

Alberta-specific payment methods have not yet been confirmed for theScore, though AGLC-regulated operators in Canada typically support Interac, debit cards and online banking transfers. 

Two details worth knowing ahead of time: theScore's withdrawal review period runs 24 hours before processing begins, and credit cards cannot be used for withdrawals.

Is It Legal to Play in Alberta?

Yes, from July 13. Alberta is becoming the second Canadian province after Ontario to license private online casino and sportsbook operators.

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) registers operators, while the Alberta iGaming Corporation finalizes the commercial agreements that let brands go live, all under the iGaming Alberta Act.

To play, you must be 18 or older, one year younger than Ontario's threshold, and physically located in Alberta, with licensed sites using geolocation and identity verification alongside a mandatory link to a province-wide self-exclusion program. theScore is already confirmed on the AGLC registrations list and is widely expected to be live on day one.

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