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Online Casinos in Ontario: How the Regulated Market Works and How to Check a Site

Ontario has its own regulated online gambling market, run separately from the rest of Canada. Here is how it works, how to check that a site is authorized in Ontario, and how this differs from the casinos in our international safety ranking.

Rule in OntarioWhat it means for you
Operator registered with the AGCOThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario must register the operator.
Operating agreement with iGaming OntarioExcept OLG.ca, every regulated site has a contract with iGaming Ontario (iGO).
19+ and physically in OntarioYou must be 19 or older and located in Ontario when you play.
Official logosRegulated sites display the iGaming Ontario and BetGuard logos.

How to check a site in Ontario

iGaming Ontario publishes a directory of every site offered by the regulated operators it works with. Before you sign up, look for the site in that list on igamingontario.ca, and check that the iGaming Ontario and BetGuard logos are on the site.

A logo alone is easy to copy: the directory on igamingontario.ca is the reference.

Ontario and our safety ranking

The casinos in our ranking hold international licences (Curaçao, Anjouan, Estonia and others), not an AGCO registration. Check in each casino’s terms whether it accepts players located in Ontario; if you live in Ontario, the sites listed by iGaming Ontario are the regulated option.

Our safety reviews remain useful to compare how bonuses, wagering and withdrawals work, wherever you play.

Getting help

ConnexOntario offers free, confidential support 24/7 at 1-866-531-2600 (source: iGaming Ontario).

Sources

Sources: iGaming Ontario (igamingontario.ca: regulated market, player FAQs, find help), checked on 4 November 2026.

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FAQ

Are online casinos legal in Ontario?

Ontario has a regulated market: operators registered with the AGCO and contracted by iGaming Ontario can offer online casino games to players located in Ontario.

What is the legal age for online casinos in Ontario?

19. iGaming Ontario also requires you to be physically located in Ontario to play.

How do I know if a site is regulated in Ontario?

Look for it in the directory of regulated sites on igamingontario.ca, and check for the iGaming Ontario and BetGuard logos.

Where can I get help with gambling in Ontario?

ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600, 24/7, free and confidential.

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