(AsiaGameHub) –   Alberta’s regulated online sports betting and iGaming market is slated to launch on July 13.

Canada.- Dan Keene has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), having previously served in an interim capacity. He had been the vice-president of gaming at the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) since 2022.

The AiGC is set to launch Alberta’s regulated iGaming market on July 13. The organization highlighted Keene’s crucial contribution to shaping the province’s gaming environment. His previous experience includes serving as the AGLC’s manager of Casino Products. Before joining AGLC, he worked at Molson Breweries and Century Casinos.

Sanjeev Kad, the board chair of Alberta iGaming Corporation, stated: “Dan brings extensive operational experience and a strong track record in gaming and market development. His leadership will be crucial as the Alberta iGaming Corporation prepares for its launch and establishes a regulated market founded on social responsibility and player protection.”

Alberta is poised to become the second Canadian province to feature a commercial online gambling market, following Ontario, which initiated iGaming in April 2022.