Best betting promotions in Alberta for 2023

Before you can claim a promotion with a sportsbook, you’ll need to set up an account. To do this, head to your chosen sportsbook and go to their sign-up screen. You’ll be presented with a number of forms. Fill them in, adding your personal information where requested, and you’ll be good to go.

As part of the sign-up process, you may require specific documentation. you must create an account with them. To do this, load their sign-up screen and fill in the required forms with the requested information. During this, you may be required to provide or refer to the following documentation:

• Proof of name and age (e.g. personal identification, driving license, passport)

• Proof of address (e.g. personal identification, financial statement, bill)

The sportsbook may also check that you’re physically located in Alberta during the sign-up process via your mobile phone or IP address.

Once you’ve completed all the necessary steps, your bonus should then be credited to your account. Before you use it, make sure to check the T&Cs to confirm if there any rules or restrictions on doing so (e.g. a free bet you can only use on the NHL).

If you have claimed a sports betting promotion and won money using it, you can then withdraw the winnings from your account (NB: unless there are wagering requirements as part of the bonus, check the T&Cs to confirm this).

To withdraw money from your betting account, head to the sportsbook’s cashier/account section and follow the instructions to place a withdrawal request. If you’re withdrawing from your account for the first time, you may be required to complete additional steps and verification checks to set up the payment method for your account.

Single-game betting is now legal in Alberta, both online and at select retail locations, to everyone aged 18 years or older. As of 2023, Play Alberta is the only available online option, while SportSelect sports betting, run by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WGLC), is the retail product available.

However, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has announced that it is accepting applications and plans to allow two more operators to open up sportsbooks in the province later in 2023. Winnings on sports betting are not taxed in Alberta.

Alberta is home to several popular hockey and football teams. The Edmonton Oilers play in the NHL and enjoyed one of the most successful dynasties in the league’s history, winning five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. Their rivals include the Calgary Flames, who were one of only two teams to interrupt that winning streak by winning the Stanley Cup in 1989.

Similarly, the Edmonton Elks are the second most successful team in CFL history with 14 Grey Cups, including five straight from 1978 to 1982. However, it was the Calgary Stampeders who celebrated more recent success, by winning their eighth Grey Cup in 2018.