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Google opens Alberta gambling ads to AGLC-licensed operators from 4 May
From 4 May 2026, Google Ads will allow online gambling advertisements in Alberta, Canada, for entities authorised by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC). The change covers lotteries, sports betting, online casinos and fantasy sports, with brand awareness campaigns only at launch and strict geo-restriction to the province.
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What changed
Operators wanting to advertise before formal wagering commences must submit valid proof of their AGLC licence application to obtain certification.
Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means Canadian gambling advertisers should prepare AGLC documentation now and align Alberta-bound creative for an awareness-only window. Google Ads Policy Help • Posted April 2026, effective 4 May 2026
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Google opens Alberta gambling ads to AGLC-licensed operators from 4 May
From 4 May 2026, Google Ads will allow online gambling advertisements in Alberta, Canada, for entities authorised by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC). The change covers lotteries, sports betting, online casinos and fantasy sports, with brand awareness campaigns only at launch and strict geo-restriction to the province. Operators wanting to advertise before formal wagering commences must submit valid proof of their AGLC licence application to obtain certification.
For you, this means Canadian gambling advertisers should prepare AGLC documentation now and align Alberta-bound creative for an awareness-only window.
Google Ads Policy Help • Posted April 2026, effective 4 May 2026
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