Alberta Poker Archives

Alberta’s First Regulated Poker Room Opens in a Pool of Its Own

888 has opened Alberta’s first regulated poker room, preventing a complete shutdown. Its Alberta-only player pool remains separate from Ontario and international games as shared liquidity stays unresolved.

October 12, 2026888Poker, Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, Poker Business, PokerStars

PokerStars is set to stop offering poker to Alberta players on Tuesday, October 13.

Poker News

PokerStars to Exit Alberta on Tuesday, With No Return Date Given

PokerStars will stop serving Alberta on October 13. Its notice gives no return date, while GGPoker’s status remains unclear ahead of the province’s licensing deadline.

October 11, 2026Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, Online Poker

Canadian poker players surrounding the flag of Canada.

Poker Features

Why Canada Might Be Entering a New Poker Boom

Canada has always punched above its weight in poker. For a country with a population far smaller than the United States, it has produced some of the game's greatest players,…

September 7, 2026Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, Daniel Negreanu, Kristen Foxen, Montreal Poker, Ontario Poker, Playground, WSOP Super Circuit Canada

Poker News

Alberta Deals Itself Into Online Poker’s Future

Canada's online poker landscape has taken another major step forward after Alberta officially opened its regulated iGaming market, creating fresh opportunities for licensed poker operators and the players waiting to…

July 13, 2026Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, Online Poker, Poker Business