GGPoker obtains license to operate in Alberta and joins the new regulated market in Canada – CodigoPoker

The regulated online poker map of Canada added a new major player this Thursday. GGPoker received approval to operate in Alberta

Alberta officially launched its regulated market on July 13, 2026, becoming the second Canadian province—after Ontario—to have a regulated commercial iGaming system. Operators wishing to offer their services must be registered with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) and have a commercial agreement with Alberta iGaming Corporation.

The arrival of GGPoker represents a particularly significant move for poker. The company already has a presence in Ontario and can now extend its operation to Alberta, a market that until just a few weeks ago did not have a specific provincial structure for online poker.

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The big question: will there be shared liquidity?

Beyond the license, the real appeal of GGPoker‘s entry is related to liquidity because the Alberta market has a considerable population, but on its own it is much smaller than the major international markets. Therefore, one of the main debates around Canadian regulation is to determine whether Alberta players will be able to share tables and tournaments with players from other regulated provinces, such as Ontario.

In this regard, NSUS, the company that owns GGPoker, is fighting before the Supreme Court of Canada on issues related to the possibility of sharing international liquidity, a matter that could have significant consequences for the future of Canadian online poker.

For now, Ontario maintains its own regulated market and Alberta has just started its own. The possibility of merging both player pools would be a substantial change for operators and especially for players, as a larger number of participants allows for bigger tournaments and a deeper cash game offering.

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