July 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET

Alberta’s regulated market is open, and that changes how fans watch Friday night football. theScore Bet Alberta is live and taking registrations, so Albertans can now legally sign up and bet on the Edmonton Elks ahead of their Week 7 meeting with the BC Lions.

theScore Bet Alberta Quick FactsFeatureDetailLive in AlbertaYesApp Ratings4.8/5 Apple App Store, 4.4/5 Google PlayBet TypesMoneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, player props, futures, live betsSportsCFL, NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, soccer, MMA, eSportsMinimum Deposit$10Last VerifiedJuly 17, 2026How to Sign Up for theScore Bet AlbertaTap a BET NOW link on this page to go to theScore Bet Alberta landing pageCreate your account with an email and secure passwordEnter your full name, date of birth and home addressConfirm you are 18 or older and physically located in AlbertaComplete identity verification through the promptsMake your first deposit and bet the ElksExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Betting Elks vs Lions at theScore Bet

The Elks host the Lions at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. MT, and there is a score to settle. BC handed Edmonton its only loss of the season back in Week 5, a 36-24 result in Kelowna, so the 4-1 Green and Gold enter this one atop the West Division and chasing payback.

Edmonton is coming off a 40-17 win over Ottawa in which its defence forced four interceptions. Running back Justin Rankin, an early Most Outstanding Player candidate, has cleared 100 rushing yards in four of five games. On the other sideline, reigning MOP quarterback Nathan Rourke and a fast-scoring Lions offence give this one real over/under intrigue.

theScore Bet was the first North American sportsbook grown out of a sports media app, so live scores, stats and markets all sit in one place. For Friday that means at theScore Bet Alberta you can wager on moneyline, spread and total markets on Elks vs Lions, plus player props on Rankin, Cody Fajardo and Rourke and full live betting once the ball is in the air. Bettors can check an Elks box score and build a same-game parlay without leaving the app.

More About theScore Bet Alberta

Owned by PENN Entertainment, theScore Bet Alberta brings a strong Canadian pedigree and an established track record from Ontario and more than 20 US states. The product is mobile-first and app-only, with a streamlined bet slip, a Parlay Lounge that surfaces trending combinations and a scoreboard view that folds live betting into the same screen fans use to follow the action.

Where theScore Bet stands apart is its media DNA. Because the sportsbook lives inside one of Canada’s most-used sports apps, Alberta bettors get scores, news and stats right beside the markets, all on a single sportsbook and casino account. The trade-off is that there is no dedicated desktop platform, so the full experience runs through your phone.

Is theScore Bet Live in Alberta?

Yes. theScore Bet Alberta went live on July 13 as a Day 1 AGLC-registered operator, so you can wager on Friday’s game right now.

Can I Bet the CFL on theScore Bet?

Yes. CFL markets cover the Elks, the Stampeders and the full league slate through the Grey Cup.d Stampeders through the Grey Cup.

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