GamesSoftwarePaymentsLegalNewsAbout us

Ontario

Ontario was the first Canadian province to open a fully regulated online casino market, joined by Alberta in July 2026. Operators must be registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and contract with iGaming Ontario (iGO), the provincial conduct-and-manage entity. This page covers what that means for players, what to look for in a regulated operator, and how to check an operator yourself.

What AGCO regulation means

  • Operators are vetted before launch

    Every AGCO-registered operator passes background checks on ownership, anti-money-laundering controls, and game integrity. Game studios supplying the operator are separately registered as Gaming-Related Suppliers. The public list is maintained by AGCO and updated as new operators come online.

  • Player funds and complaints

    The AGCO’s Registrar’s Standards require player funds to be clearly and appropriately managed, and iGaming Ontario must take steps to make sure deposited funds are subject to its oversight and available to players. Withdrawals must be paid as soon as is practicable, subject to verification. If the operator’s formal complaints process has not resolved your issue within 90 days, or you think a site has broken the rules, you can complain to the AGCO. It can issue warnings, suspensions or monetary penalties, but it cannot get your money back for you.

  • Self-exclusion is province-wide

    Ontario players can self-exclude through BetGuard, the centralised programme iGaming Ontario has run since 14 May 2026. It applies across every iGO-regulated operator at once: a single request blocks you from the entire regulated online market, not just one site.

  • Advertising is restricted

    AGCO’s Standards limit what operators may promote in public-facing advertising, and this site follows those rules for Ontario visitors.

How to verify an operator

Two quick checks any Ontario player can do before depositing.

  1. 01
    Look for the iGaming Ontario footer mark

    Every registered operator displays an “iGaming Ontario” badge or link in the footer of their site. If it is missing, the site is not part of the regulated Ontario market. Check the AGCO register before depositing.

  2. 02
    Cross-check the AGCO registered-operator list

    AGCO publishes a public register of all approved Internet gaming operators. Search for the operator’s legal name. If they are not on the list, they are not registered in Ontario regardless of what their marketing says.

Our Ontario coverage

Ontario operator coverage
We have not published Ontario operator coverage yet. Until then, the authoritative source is the AGCO register itself.

Free, confidential help

  • Ontario ยท ConnexOntario
    24/7 free, confidential help for problem gambling, mental health, and addictions. Live chat and email also available at connexontario.ca.
    1-866-531-2600

Players in Ontario must be 19 or older. Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly and within your means.

Not in Ontario?
If you are in another Canadian province, see our provincial guides. Alberta now has its own regulated market too: the Alberta page explains how AGLC registration has worked since the market launched in July 2026.