GGPoker Enters Alberta
GGPoker has secured a licence to operate in Alberta, marking another step in the poker operator’s expansion across Canada’s regulated iGaming market.
The licence was granted by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis on 12 August, bringing the total number of approved iGaming platforms in the province to 39.
Owned by NSUS Group, GGPoker has already operated in Ontario since 2022 and has established itself as one of the world’s largest online poker networks.
The GGPoker Alberta licence does not mean the platform can launch immediately. The operator must first finalise an operating agreement with Alberta iGaming Corporation before beginning regulated operations in the province.
Potential For Bigger Poker Pools
The expansion comes as Alberta and Ontario explore the possibility of pooling their online poker liquidity.
For poker operators and players, liquidity is particularly important because larger player pools can support bigger tournaments and provide more opportunities for players to compete.
A potential agreement between the two provinces could therefore create a broader regulated poker environment, while giving operators such as GGPoker greater scope to develop their presence in the Canadian market.
Canada’s Regulated Market Continues To Grow
GGPoker’s move into Alberta comes as the province’s regulated iGaming sector continues to develop.
The arrival of another major international poker operator adds further competition to the market and gives Alberta players another potential option once the necessary operating agreement is completed.
The wider market is also seeing new content arrive, with BetMGM securing first access to three titles from the Rakin’ Bacon! slot franchise in Alberta.
Together, these developments point to a growing and increasingly diverse regulated gaming market in the province.
A New Opportunity For GGPoker
For GGPoker, securing the Alberta licence represents an important opportunity to build on its existing Canadian presence.
The operator’s experience in Ontario provides an established foundation as it prepares to enter another regulated provincial market.
With Alberta and Ontario also considering greater cooperation around poker liquidity, the developments could prove significant for the future of regulated online poker in Canada.
The next step will be the completion of GGPoker’s operating agreement with Alberta iGaming Corporation, after which the operator can move towards launching its platform for Alberta players.
Source: Casino.org
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