Blog · Alberta · 2026-09-24 · Updated 2026-10-16 · 5 min · Brent Henderson
Is Stake legal in Alberta? Now on AiGC’s registered-sites list
Yes. As of 15 October 2026, Stake appears on the Alberta iGaming Corporation’s list of registered iGaming sites, linking to ab.stake.ca. AGLC, the regulator, lists Stake Canada Ltd. as an iGaming operator until 24 September 2027. Those are the two lists Alberta requires. Stake.com, the Curaçao-licensed site, is a separate site.
Is Stake on the AiGC registered-sites list?
Yes. On 15 October 2026, AiGC’s registered-sites list showed a Stake card with a Visit Site link to https://ab.stake.ca/. Desk checks on 24 September, 3 October and 12 October did not find it.
| Checkpoint | Status on 16 October 2026 | Earlier checks |
|---|---|---|
| AGLC operator entry | Stake Canada Ltd., iGaming, iGaming - Operator, expiry 24 September 2027. No parent or brand named. | Same entry on 24 September, 3 October and 12 October 2026. |
| AiGC registered site | Listed. AiGC’s Stake card links to ab.stake.ca. | Not found on 24 September, 3 October or 12 October 2026. |
| ab.stake.ca | The Alberta site on AiGC’s list. Not scored by TrustFacts. | A coming-soon page on 24 September and 3 October 2026. |
| stake.com | Rest-of-Canada / Curaçao file. Trust Gauge 98. Medium Rare N.V. | Same file. The 98 is for stake.com, not ab.stake.ca. |
| Ontario | Not on iGO. | Kris Abbott, Stake Canada general manager, told Canadian Gaming Business the Ontario file is submitted, with no timeline. |
Is Stake registered with AGLC?
Yes. AGLC’s gaming registrants list shows Stake Canada Ltd., stream iGaming, class iGaming - Operator, expiring 24 September 2027. The entry names no parent company.
How is ab.stake.ca different from stake.com?
ab.stake.ca is the Alberta site on AiGC’s list. Stake.com is run by Medium Rare N.V. under Curaçao licence OGL/2024/1451/0918, and it’s our rest-of-Canada file, scored 98 in the Stake review. ab.stake.ca has not been scored.
What did Stake say about a launch date?
On 24 September a Stake.com support agent told an Alberta account holder that ab.stake.ca was “expected to launch on October 6th.” It didn’t appear on AiGC’s list by that date.
Kris Abbott, Stake Canada’s general manager, told Canadian Gaming Business that day: “We’re a registered operator as of today and we expect that licensing and an operating agreement are not too far behind.” Canadian Gaming Business describes Stake Canada as a subsidiary of Stake Gaming and Easygo Group.
What about the Canadian Gaming Association line?
On 24 September 2026, ab.stake.ca’s FAQ said Stake Alberta would “operate with a Canadian gaming license issued by the Canadian Gaming Association.” The CGA is a trade group and does not issue licences.
Is Stake legal in Ontario?
No. Stake isn’t on iGaming Ontario’s list. Abbott said the Ontario file was submitted, with no timeline.
When did Alberta’s regulated market launch?
13 July 2026. AGLC registers operators, and AiGC manages the market and its commercial agreements. Play is 18+.
Related: Stake joins Alberta’s regulated market, the Alberta desk and how the Gauge is scored. Help: Alberta Addiction Helpline, 1-866-332-2322. GameSense Alberta: gamesenseab.ca.
Quick answers
- Is Stake legal in Alberta?
- Stake is on AiGC’s registered-sites list as of 15 October 2026, through ab.stake.ca, and AGLC lists Stake Canada Ltd. as an iGaming operator.
- Which Stake website is on Alberta’s list?
- ab.stake.ca.
- When does Stake Canada’s AGLC registration expire?
- 24 September 2027.
- Does Stake’s Trust Gauge 98 apply in Alberta?
- The 98 is for stake.com. ab.stake.ca hasn’t been scored.
- How can I check an Alberta casino?
- AGLC publishes its gaming registrants list, and AiGC publishes its registered iGaming sites list.