North America · Regulatory profile
Ontario (Canada)
Regulated by Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) - regulator; iGaming Ontario (iGO) - conduct-and-manage body.
Ontario operates Canada's only fully open, competitive online gambling market, live since April 2022. Its model is distinctive: the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) acts as regulator, registering Internet Gaming Operators, while iGaming Ontario (iGO) serves as the conduct-and-manage body with which each operator signs an operating agreement; suppliers register separately. There is no fixed tax rate - operators instead pay a contractual revenue share of roughly 20% of gaming revenue to iGO. Elsewhere in Canada, online gambling runs through provincial monopolies. The market is expanding and evolving: Alberta launches a similar competitive market on 13 July 2026 under the iGaming Alberta Act (Bill 48, 2025), with more than 55 interested operator sites, an AGLC regulator and the Alberta iGaming Corporation, charging 20% of GGR plus CAD 50,000 application and CAD 150,000 annual fees. A pivotal legal question concerns liquidity: in November 2025 the Ontario Court of Appeal allowed international pooled liquidity for peer-to-peer games such as poker and DFS via iGO, but the Canadian Lottery Coalition has appealed to the Supreme Court, with the outcome pending in 2026 and Alberta intervening in support of Ontario. Possible Ontario-Alberta liquidity sharing has also been signalled. For operators, Ontario is a mature, regulated market with a revenue-share rather than tax model, and the emergence of Alberta plus the liquidity litigation make Canada an increasingly important and dynamic multi-province opportunity.
Online casino
Regulated
Online betting
Regulated
Licensing
AGCO Internet Gaming Operator registration + operating agreement with iGaming Ontario; separate supplier registration; rest of Canada: provincial monopolies
Tax
No fixed tax rate - operators pay a contractual revenue share of ~20% of gaming revenue to iGaming Ontario; Alberta (from launch): 20% GGR + CAD 50,000 application + CAD 150,000 annual fee
Recent changes
- Jul 2026 Alberta market launches 13 Jul 2026 under the iGaming Alberta Act (Bill 48, 2025) with 55+ interested operator sites; AGLC regulator + Alberta iGaming Corporation
- Nov 2025 Ontario Court of Appeal allows international pooled liquidity for P2P games (poker/DFS) via iGO; Canadian Lottery Coalition appeals to the Supreme Court, outcome pending in 2026
- 2026 Alberta intervenes at the Supreme Court in support of Ontario; possible Ontario-Alberta liquidity sharing signalled
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How to read this profile
The status labels above describe how Ontario (Canada) treats each product at the point of last review. Regulated means licensed operators can offer the product; monopoly means it is reserved to a state or licensed monopoly operator; in transition means a licensing framework is being introduced or overhauled; and prohibited means the product is not permitted. Regulatory regimes change frequently — tax rates, licence conditions and advertising rules in particular — so operators and advisers should always confirm the current position with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) - regulator; iGaming Ontario (iGO) - conduct-and-manage body and with local counsel before acting. This profile summarises the public position for orientation and is not legal advice. The recent-changes log above tracks the direction of travel, and the full picture across markets is on the regulatory tracker.
Ontario (Canada) — regulation FAQ
Is online casino legal in Ontario (Canada)?
Yes — Online casino is regulated and available under licence. Online betting is treated as follows: regulated.
Who regulates online gambling in Ontario (Canada)?
Online gambling in Ontario (Canada) is overseen by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) - regulator; iGaming Ontario (iGO) - conduct-and-manage body.
What tax applies to online gambling in Ontario (Canada)?
No fixed tax rate - operators pay a contractual revenue share of ~20% of gaming revenue to iGaming Ontario; Alberta (from launch): 20% GGR + CAD 50,000 application + CAD 150,000 annual fee.
What gambling licences are available in Ontario (Canada)?
AGCO Internet Gaming Operator registration + operating agreement with iGaming Ontario; separate supplier registration; rest of Canada: provincial monopolies.