GGPoker Enters Alberta as Operator Eyes Multi-Province Shared Liquidity

GGPoker became the latest operator licensed by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) on Aug. 12, bringing the province’s total number of approved iGaming platforms to 39. The main stage for the World Series of Poker inside Paris Las Vegas. NSUS Group, the owner of GGPoker, also owns WSOP. (Image: Caesars Digital) GGPoker is owned by NSUS Group, an international iGaming company. The poker platform has been licensed and operating in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market since September 2022. While GGPoker has secured a license in Alberta, it still must finalize an operating agreement with Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) before going live. As of this morning (Aug. 17), 28 iGaming sites are live in the province, including AGLC’s Play Alberta government-owned platform. GGPoker Joins Alberta Market Once live, online poker players in Alberta will be geofenced and can only play against other players in the province, as in Ontario. Online poker depends heavily on liquidity. Poker accounted for just 1% of total handle in June, according to financial data from iGaming Ontario. Speaking at May’s SBC Summit Canada in Toronto, AiGC Chief Executive Officer Dan Keene noted that Alberta is actively working on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ontario to pool online poker liquidity between the two jurisdictions. Liquidity Remains Key Issue Casino.org reached out to AiGC for an update on the MOU status but did not receive a response prior to publication. Achieving liquidity remains a central hurdle for Canadian poker. In November 2025, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that Ontario’s regulated iGaming market could legally participate in international player pools, opening the door for residents to compete in peer-to-peer games like poker and daily fantasy sports against international players. However, provincial lottery corporations subsequently challenged the ruling, arguing it undermines traditional geographical restrictions on provincially managed gaming. The matter is scheduled to go before the Supreme Court of Canada this fall. Global Scale at Stake for GGPoker “I think you’ll find our position is one which we’re supportive of international liquidity,” Keene said during his May panel appearance. “From a business and commercial perspective, it makes a lot of sense.” International liquidity is particularly crucial for market entrants like GGPoker. Operating as the world’s largest poker network by traffic—ahead of primary rival PokerStars—GGPoker relies heavily on high-volume player pools. Parent company NSUS Group further solidified its market dominance in October 2024 by acquiring the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand from Caesars Entertainment for $500 million. BetMGM Expands Alberta Slot Portfolio Beyond poker developments, Alberta’s broader iGaming market continues to draw commercial content expansions. BetMGM announced it has secured exclusive first-access rights to launch the popular Rakin’ Bacon! slot franchise in the province through its partnership with AGS. The operator is rolling out three new titles: Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao, Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes, and Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink San Shen Zhu. “Rakin’ Bacon! has earned a passionate following among slot players, and AGS continues to build on that success with new features and mechanics,” said Rob Passerino, director of gaming at BetMGM. “These new titles give Alberta players even more variety within a franchise they already know and enjoy, while reinforcing our commitment to bringing sought-after games and exclusive experiences to players at BetMGM,” Passerino concluded. The post GGPoker Enters Alberta as Operator Eyes Multi-Province Shared Liquidity appeared first on Casino.org.