The western Canadian province will not permit novelty betting on politics, which is a major distinction between the two jurisdictions, even though Alberta's new regulated igaming sector would resemble Ontario's in many aspects.
Forecasting Markets
A bulletin outlining a change to the Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming in Subsection 4.6.5 was released by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, which is transferring operator license and regulatory control under the province's new igaming structure:
*4.6.5 p) has been added to make it illegal to wager on political events, such as elections, by-elections, and leadership competitions.
The market will be conducted and managed by the new Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), which will divide net gaming revenue 80/20 and remove 3% from gross gaming revenue for social responsibility and First Nations projects.
Ontario's Betting Markets
For instance, there is an abundance of political market opportunities under the "politics" label on BetMGM in Ontario this morning. The 2026 Danish General Election, which is scheduled for March 24, seven markets under British politics, and odds for the 2026 U.S. Midterms, Senate elections, U.S. Gubernatorial elections, and the 2028 Presidential election are all available for wagering.
In March 2025, Casino.org wrote extensively about betting on Canada's national election, citing fluctuating odds from Ontario-licensed sportsbooks such as FanDuel. Additionally, we cited changes in prediction market wagering on non-Canadian platforms such as Polymarket, which accurately reflected a significant shift in voter interest towards Mark Carney, who would eventually lead his Liberal Party to a minority election victory over the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre.
In Canada, prediction markets are prohibited.However, VPNs allow users outside of Ontario to circumvent any limitations and gain access to sites like Polymarket.
Tonybet Becomes a Member of the Canadian Gaming Association
Tonybet, an international online gaming operator with an Ontario license, announced that it has joined the Canadian Gaming Association, the national trade organization that represents the gaming industry in the nation.
"Joining the Canadian Gaming Association reflects our belief that the long-term success of regulated gaming in Canada depends on operators and regulators working together. Canada has been one of our strongest growth stories – registrations nearly doubled in 2025, thanks to localized operations, integrated compliance, and prioritising player protection,” said Dmitry Arabuli, CEO of Tonybet.
“The CGA advances the same principles across the industry, and we are committed to supporting this through sharing our expertise, promoting responsible gaming, and advocating for consistent high standards for all operators.”