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Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign

The biggest names in sports betting and internet gaming employed more than a dozen public relations firms in the push for private, regulated betting

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

22 Aug 2025 • 4 min read

A finger hits a button that says deal on an online gaming app.
Alberta plans to launch a regulated iGaming market in 2026, making it the second province to allow private sports betting and internet gambling companies. (The Canadian Press/Giordano Ciampini)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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