(AsiaGameHub) –   Bede Gaming has been granted provisional approval by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) board for a one-year supplier license. This authorization positions the company as a key participant in Alberta’s forthcoming fully regulated online gambling market, slated for launch later this year.

This license, designated for iGaming Goods or Services Suppliers, permits Bede Gaming, a subsidiary of the German Merkur Group, to provide its platform and services to operators preparing for the launch of Alberta’s iGaming market.

By securing its status as one of the earliest licensed suppliers in the province, Bede Gaming is poised to capitalize on the initial business opportunities presented by Alberta’s market opening. The company’s technology stack, which is SOC 2 certified, includes its proprietary software alongside over 150 third-party integrations. Bede Gaming aims to facilitate market entry for its partners and support their long-term growth.

Although the province is scheduled to begin registering operators in January 2026, some industry analysts anticipate that the market’s growth trajectory could mirror that of Ontario’s iGaming sector. Furthermore, Alberta is increasingly recognized as a significant entry point for international operators into the North American market.

Colin Cole-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer at Bede Gaming, stated:

Bede is pleased to have received conditional regulatory approval to operate in Alberta, which places us in an excellent position to assist operators with their upcoming expansions within the province. We have a sustained commitment to the Canadian iGaming industry, and I am enthusiastic about the promising opportunities that lie ahead in this new market. As one of the first applicants to be formally recognized by the regulator, Bede offers a genuinely localized service to its partners, and the fact that they are SOC 2 certified will enable them to commence operations immediately upon readiness for launch.