Online gambling laws and regulations by country
iGaming Ontario (iGO) is a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) that manages Ontario’s regulated private online gambling market. It is the body that contracts with private casino operators, sets conduct standards, and collects revenue for the province. When Did iGaming Ontario Launch? iGaming Ontario launched on 4 April 2022. On…
Yes — online gambling is legal in Ontario. The province launched a regulated private iGaming market in April 2022, making it the most developed online casino jurisdiction in Canada. Ontario is regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which oversees iGaming Ontario (iGO), the Crown agency that contracts with private operators. What…
Online gambling in British Columbia operates in a grey zone. The province has its own government-run casino site — PlayNow.com, operated by the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) — but BC has not licensed private online casino operators the way Ontario has. Offshore casinos are technically illegal under BC law, but enforcement against individual players is…
PlayNow.com is the official online gambling website of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). It is the only government-licensed online casino for BC residents and offers slots, table games, poker, sports betting (through GameSense), and lottery products. Who Runs PlayNow? PlayNow is operated by the BCLC, a Crown corporation of the Government of British Columbia….
Online gambling in France is regulated by ANJ (Autorité Nationale des Jeux), which replaced ARJEL in 2020. ANJ oversees online sports betting, horse race betting, and online poker. Classic casino games like slots and blackjack remain banned for online operators targeting French residents. What is allowed online in France Licensed operators in France can offer…
Deposit limit regulation refers to rules requiring online casinos to allow players to set maximum deposit amounts over a given period (daily, weekly, or monthly). In some markets, regulators go further — requiring mandatory limits or capping how high deposits can go without additional checks. How deposit limits work Players can set a deposit limit…
Restricted countries in casino bonus terms are jurisdictions whose players are excluded from claiming a specific bonus or promotion. Even if a casino accepts players from a country, players from that country may be ineligible for bonuses. Why countries are restricted from bonuses Regulators in some markets have rules about bonus advertising, wagering requirements, or…
Casino licence verification is the process of checking that a casino holds a valid gambling licence from the regulator it claims. This is a straightforward way to confirm you’re playing at a legitimate, regulated operator rather than an unlicensed site. How to verify a casino licence Find the casino’s licence information — usually in the…
Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority) is the regulator responsible for gambling in Sweden. It was established when Sweden re-regulated its gambling market in January 2019, opening the market to licensed private operators under the Gambling Act (2018:1138). How Swedish licensing works Operators who want to offer gambling to Swedish residents must hold a Swedish licence…
Online gambling is legal and regulated in Portugal. The regulatory framework was established by Decree-Law 66/2015 and is overseen by SRIJ (Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos), the Portuguese gambling regulator under the Tourism of Portugal umbrella. What is licensed in Portugal Licensed online gambling in Portugal includes sports betting, online casino games (slots,…
A self-exclusion scheme lets you voluntarily ban yourself from gambling for a set period. You register with the scheme and participating operators are required to block your access and close your account. It’s a consumer protection tool primarily used by players who want to take a break from gambling. Types of self-exclusion Casino-level self-exclusion applies…
Casino terms and conditions are the legal agreement between you and the casino that governs how the site operates, your rights as a player, and the casino’s rules. Reading them before playing — particularly the bonus terms — can save significant frustration. Key sections to read Bonus terms: wagering requirements, time limits, eligible games, maximum…