Alberta is seeking organizations to provide outpatient and virtual treatment for people affected by gambling-related harms. The call follows the province’s launch of its regulated private iGaming market on July 13, 2026, according to Global News.

The services would support Albertans affected by all forms of gambling, including online gambling. They would add capacity to existing Recovery Alberta programs, including residential treatment and gambling support lines.

The procurement links the expansion of legal online gambling with increased treatment capacity, but the province has not disclosed the size of the planned grants.

Deadlines set for providers

Organizations seeking to apply had to submit a non-disclosure agreement by August 24, 2026. Completed proposals are due by September 10, 2026.

The successful provider or providers are expected to receive an operational grant. The province has not said how many organizations it will select or disclosed the value of the grants.

The Mental Health and Addiction Ministry said the planned services would assist individuals and families affected by gambling problems. The call identifies potential effects on:

  • Mental and physical health
  • Family and personal relationships
  • Financial stability
  • Employment and housing
  • Overall well-being

SoloAzar also reported that the procurement is intended to expand support after the private iGaming launch.

Funding tied to private iGaming

Alberta’s regulated iGaming framework directs one per cent of total gross gaming revenue to social-responsibility initiatives. These include gambling research, prevention, education and treatment, according to a Government of Alberta fact sheet.

A separate two per cent allocation supports First Nations initiatives.

  • One per cent of total gross gaming revenue goes to social-responsibility initiatives.
  • Two per cent is allocated to First Nations initiatives.
  • The province retains 20 per cent of net iGaming revenue after the specified allocations.
  • Private operators receive the remaining 80 per cent under the framework.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis regulates the market. The Alberta iGaming Corporation conducts and manages its commercial operations.

Safeguards face a larger test

Alberta has promoted private iGaming as a way to move players from offshore websites into a regulated system. The framework includes identity checks, advertising rules, responsible-gambling standards and centralized self-exclusion.

The government has also acknowledged that wider access to online gambling could increase addiction risks, according to its iGaming strategy.

The new procurement will test whether Alberta’s dedicated social-responsibility funding can produce accessible treatment as the legal market expands. The outcome will affect both service capacity and the province’s claims about player protection.

Albertans seeking immediate assistance can contact 211 Alberta for referrals to mental-health and addiction services. The province also lists virtual treatment support for behavioural addictions, including gambling concerns.