Ontario was the first Canadian province to open its online casino market to private companies. Since 4 April 2022, casinos and sportsbooks registered with the province can legally offer games to players in Ontario. This guide explains how the market works, how to check a site is licensed, and which casinos we’ve reviewed hold an Ontario licence.
- Market opened
- 4 April 2022
- Regulator
- Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
- Market operator
- iGaming Ontario
- Minimum age
- 19
- Self-exclusion
- BetGuard, one sign-up for every licensed site
- Tax on winnings
- None for recreational players
Casinos licensed in Ontario
These casinos have been reviewed by us and are registered to operate in Ontario. They’re ranked by our rating. Select a casino to read our full review.
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Ontario’s market includes more than 40 licensed operators, so this list isn’t complete. Check any site that isn’t listed here using the steps below.
How Ontario’s online casino market works
Under the Criminal Code, gambling must be “conducted and managed” by a province. Ontario does this through two bodies:
- The AGCO is the regulator. It registers operators and sets the rules they must follow, called the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming.
- iGaming Ontario, a subsidiary of the AGCO, signs an operating agreement with each private operator and runs the market on the province’s behalf.
OLG.ca, the province’s own lottery and casino site, also operates in Ontario. Any other online casino that targets Ontario players without registering is operating illegally.
How to check that a site is licensed
- Look for the iGaming Ontario logo. Licensed sites display it, usually in the footer.
- Check the official list. iGaming Ontario’s website lists every registered operator and its sites. Make sure the web address matches exactly, since copycat sites exist.
- Use the Ontario version of the site. Many international brands run a separate Ontario site, often on a “.ca” address or an “on.” subdomain. The global version of the same brand isn’t licensed in Ontario.
If a site that targets Ontario players doesn’t appear on the list, don’t play there. Licensed sites must follow Ontario’s rules on fair games, payouts and player protection, and you can complain to the regulator if something goes wrong.
What Ontario’s rules mean for players
- No public bonus ads. Operators can’t advertise bonuses or other incentives to the general public. You’ll only see offers on an operator’s own site or in messages you’ve agreed to receive. That’s also why we don’t show bonus offers to visitors in Ontario.
- No athletes in betting ads. Since February 2024, active and retired athletes generally can’t appear in gambling ads, except to promote responsible gambling.
- Ontario-only tables. Players can only play poker and other shared games against other players in Ontario. In 2025, Ontario’s Court of Appeal ruled that international tables would be lawful. The Supreme Court of Canada heard an appeal in October 2026 and hasn’t ruled yet.
- Identity checks. You’ll need to verify your identity and confirm you’re in Ontario when you play. Sites use location checks, so you can’t play from outside the province.
Payments at Ontario casinos
Licensed Ontario sites take Canadian dollars. The most common methods are:
- Interac e-Transfer, the most popular option for deposits and withdrawals;
- Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard;
- bank transfer services such as iDebit and Instadebit;
- e-wallets such as PayPal, where the operator offers them.
Regulated Ontario sites don’t accept cryptocurrency. See our guide to casino deposit methods for Canada for more.
Playing safely in Ontario
- Self-exclusion: since May 2026, BetGuard lets you exclude yourself from every licensed Ontario site in one step. Licensed sites must link to it.
- Limits: every licensed site lets you set deposit, loss and time limits from your account.
- Free help: ConnexOntario offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day at 1-866-531-2600.
See our responsible gambling page for more tools and support.
FAQs
Is online gambling legal in Ontario?
Yes. You can legally play at casinos and sportsbooks registered with the AGCO and iGaming Ontario, and at OLG.ca. You must be 19 or older and physically in Ontario.
How many online casinos are licensed in Ontario?
More than 40 operators run over 70 licensed sites, and the number changes as operators join or leave. iGaming Ontario’s website has the current list.
Why can’t I see casino bonuses in Ontario?
Ontario’s rules don’t allow operators to advertise bonuses to the public. Offers are only shown on an operator’s own site or to players who’ve agreed to receive them.
Can I play at an Ontario casino from another province?
No. Licensed Ontario sites check your location and only let you play while you’re in Ontario. Residents of other provinces use their own province’s options. See gambling laws by province.
Are casino winnings taxed in Ontario?
Not for recreational players. The Canada Revenue Agency treats gambling winnings as windfalls. Professional gamblers can be taxed on their winnings.