BetRivers Sets Guinness World Record With 16-Foot Slot Machine in Alberta
BetRivers unveiled the world’s largest slot machine at West Edmonton Mall, earning a Guinness World Records title to celebrate its Alberta market launch.
BetRivers unveiled the world’s largest slot machine at West Edmonton Mall, earning a Guinness World Records title to celebrate its Alberta market launch.
Alberta’s new regulated iGaming market draws a launch-day wave of major operators and suppliers, including theScore Bet, BetRivers, Altenar and Pragmatic Play.
Alberta has officially confirmed July 13 as the launch date for its regulated online sports betting and casino market, making it the second Canadian province after Ontario to open the sector to commercial operators.
Ontario’s regulated iGaming market posted a record $9.59 billion handle in March 2026, but the headline number masks a telling split: casino drove 82% of operator revenue while sports betting slumped to its weakest month since September.
Pre-registration is live in Alberta as DraftKings and a field of major operators prepare for the province’s July 13, 2026 regulated iGaming launch — Canada’s second open market after Ontario.
PENN Entertainment reported Q1 revenue of $1.78B, up 6.4%, with adjusted EPS of $0.11 beating estimates. iCasino hit a record quarter while the Alberta launch is projected to cost $20M in 2026.
Alberta’s regulated iGaming market launches July 13 with DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and more. Canada’s second regulated market proves Ontario’s model wasn’t a one-off.