Canadian province appoints permanent CEO of iGaming regulator ahead of market opening on July 13
Alberta’s online gambling regulator has appointed Dan Keene its permanent chief executive officer.
Keene has served as interim CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) since January of this year, and has now been handed the position on a permanent basis
Under his leadership, AiGC will launch Alberta’s regulated iGaming market on July 13.
Keene has played a pivotal role in shaping the province’s gaming landscape, both through his work standing up AiGC and in his previous roles at the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), where he served for more than 13 years.
During time at the AGLC, he co-led the creation of Winner’s Edge, Alberta’s first province-wide casino loyalty program, and guided the operations of PlayAlberta.ca, currently the province’s only regulated online gambling platform.
“Dan brings deep operational experience and a strong track record in gaming and market development,” said Alberta iGaming Corporation board chair Sanjeev Kad. “His leadership will be essential as the Alberta iGaming Corporation prepares for launch and delivers a regulated market built on social responsibility and player protection.”
The launch of Alberta’s regulated iGaming market will permit private iGaming operators to participate in a controlled and regulated iGaming environment.
AiGC will oversee the conduct and management of the iGaming market and will enter into operating agreements with approved iGaming operators.