BetMGM Casino Alberta: Review For July 13 Launch

No, BetMGM won't be live in Alberta until July 13 when the market launches. However, BetMGM is currently in the pre-registration phase. CEO Adam Greenblatt announced back in February that BetMGM will enter the market when it goes live and will be the companies first iGaming jurisdiction in four years.

What BetMGM Will Look Like at Launch

If you've gambled at BetMGM then you have a good idea of the vibe. If you haven't, however, then you can expect a full casino product with over 500 slots, live-dealer tables via Evolution Gaming, and a great loyalty program. 

If you're planning on taking part in both the iCasino and sports betting products you'll be able to do so via their mobile app. If not you can get an individual casino app in Alberta on both the iOS and Android store.

One of the biggest iCasino brands in North America, BetMGM enters the Alberta online casino market with a ton of staying power. While BetMGM, who operates as a joint venture between MGM Resports International and Entain plc, has a large brand throughout the United States but a 22% market share (per MGM) across both casino and sports betting products back in 2024.

Games Selection

The game library at BetMGM Casino AB will likely mirror what you'd find over in Ontario. This includes 3k-plus titles headlined  by a casino slots catalog covering classic reels, Megaways, cluster plays, video slots, and more. Some of the standout titles include the popular MGM Grand Millions, Bison Fury Megaways, Book of Byths, Buffalo King Megaways, and the Wizard of Oz series. On top of that BetMGM holds an exclusive partnership to provide Elvis Presley-branded slot games.

BetMGM also has a large leive-dealer suite runnign 190+ tables through providers such as Evolution Gaming and Pragmatic Play. Those games include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and texas hold'em, among others.

Since 2022, BetMGM has integrated GameSense into both their desktop and mobile platforms, making it easier to gamble safely. They have a dedicated team of GameSense Advisors, too, to help consult and advise BetMGM in responsible gambling practices. BetMGM also went above and beyond being a founding party of the Responsible Online Gaming Association which requires research, data-sharing, and best practice standars above whats required.

For anyone in Alberta that is searching for help with a gambling addition, here are a few sources for help:

• AGLC self-exclusion resource at selfexclusion.ca
• Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
• GameSense: 1-833-447-7523