Is Online Gambling Legal in Ontario?
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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 Is iGaming Ontario?
iGaming Ontario is a subsidiary of the AGCO that manages the commercial framework allowing private casino operators to offer online games to Ontario players. Operators must apply, meet AGCO standards, and sign an agreement with iGO before they can take real-money bets from Ontario residents.
Which Casinos Are Legal in Ontario?
Only operators registered with iGaming Ontario can legally offer online casino games to Ontario players. As of 2026, the iGO registry includes over 40 operators, including BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, bet365, BET99, theScore, and BetRivers. The full list is available on the iGO operator registry.
Are Offshore Casinos Legal in Ontario?
Offshore casinos are not licensed in Ontario and cannot legally accept Ontario players under the iGO framework. Ontario players who use offshore sites are not protected by AGCO player protection standards, including guaranteed withdrawal processing, dispute resolution, and responsible gambling requirements.
What Is OLG?
OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) is the provincial Crown corporation that operates OLG.ca. It predates the private iGO market and continues to operate in parallel. OLG.ca offers casino games, lottery, and sports betting. Private iGO operators are separate from OLG and compete with it.
Responsible Gambling Resources in Ontario
Ontario players can access responsible gambling support through ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600 · connexontario.ca), which provides referrals to local addiction treatment services. All iGO-registered casinos are required to display ConnexOntario contact information and provide self-exclusion tools.