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Operating in Canada: 20% tax, ad limits

Regulated by stateBy stateNo federal licence: each province decides; Ontario licenses private operators.Updated Licence guide researched; page last updated 11 Nov 2026. In-depth review to follow.Framework 1985The year Canada's current gambling law took effect; the rules on this page come from it and the changes made since.MatureAn established licensed market with a stable framework and many operators.
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How this page was researched

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    A first AI summary of the rules.

  2. Researched licence guide

    The licensing guide, with its facts traced to their sources. Press and law-firm sources are marked where they are used.

  3. Deep AI ScanNot run yet

    Every question of our checklist answered from official documents only. Ask us to run it for Canada.

  4. Checked by our research team
  5. Compliance review

Across every Canada page: 90 official websites, 771 pages cited, 2056 sourced data points. See the sources

How we research
PlayersOperatorsGet licensed

Online gambling is legal and regulated at the provincial level. Ontario has an open market for private operators, and Alberta launched its own on July 13, 2026. Other provinces maintain government monopolies. Kahnawake-licensed sites operate in a tolerated grey area.

ResearchedResearched from the sources cited below. An in-depth review of Canada is available on request. Request it

Annual GGR14.8B USDOperator tax20%Active licensees49 operators in Ontario30 registered sites in AlbertaYear-1 entry cost~$250k–$600k+

Product by product

Online gambling products in Canada: status, licence, tax and rules
ProductStatus
Online betting · Online poker · LotteryLicensed
Online casinoLimited

Regulator and player protection in Canada

Regulator
Provincial bodies: AGCO/iGaming Ontario (Ontario), AGLC (Alberta), BCLC (British Columbia), Loto-Québec (Québec)
Application authority and enforcement body
Self-exclusion scheme
BetGuard
How players exclude themselves; what it covers is in the player guide
Mandatory RG controls
None at federal level; deposit limits + reality checks in Ontario and British Columbia and New Brunswick
Set by the province or territory that issues the licence, not at federal level
Advertising stance
Limited
Whether you can run TV / sponsorship / paid-social campaigns

Which casinos & betting sites are licensed in Canada?

See the full official list of licensed operators and their authorised domains by regulator.

New Brunswick (Tobique First Nation) →Ontario (iGaming Ontario) →Alberta →Kahnawà:ke (Mohawk Territory) →British Columbia →

Licensing happens by province or territory, not nationally

There is no single Canada licence. Each of the 14 provinces and territories below sets its own rules, and the ones marked open are the only places a private operator can sell to the public. Open the jurisdiction you are actually asking about. Each has its own operator page, and some carry a full step-by-step licence guide.

Heads-up for operators

3 items · last change 3 Nov 2026

  1. Draft, not lawNewAdded 3 Nov 2026

    Bill S-211 — National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act

    Operators need take no new action under this bill now; it remains at report stage, and no commencement date is shown.

    Source: 1From the official text · no research report yet

  2. Draft, not lawAdded 26 Oct 2026

    Bill S-211 — National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act

    The bill is still under consideration in committee, so it does not yet impose new operator requirements. The page gives no commencement date.

    Source: 2From the official text · no research report yet

  3. Note

    Alberta's regulated iGaming market, open to private operators, launched on 13 July 2026, with dozens of operators and suppliers registered with the AGLC. British Columbia's Gaming Control Act and its Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) took effect on 13 April 2026, and PlayNow remains the only legal online gambling site in British Columbia. No other province is recorded as committing to open its market to private operators.

Not yet in force: drafts, laws adopted without a start date, and sections of the law still to be commenced. An item moves to the timeline below on the day it takes effect.

Getting licensed in Canada

The licence, its cost and the steps are in the licence guide
5 licence types: Ontario iGaming Operator Agreement; Alberta iGaming Operator Agreement; Provincial state-operator licence; and others. Year-1 budget ~$250k–$600k+. Fees, requirements, documents, certification and the step-by-step route are set out there.Read the licence guide

Gambling tax: 20% of GGR

Detail

Ontario operators have a 20% revenue share agreement with iGaming Ontario. Alberta's framework, launching July 2026, specifies a 20% tax on GGR after a 3% deduction from GGR is allocated to First Nations (2%) and social responsibility funds (1%).

Other provinces operate state-run monopolies where all revenue flows to the Crown corporation.

Which foreign licences Canada accepts

Canada recognises none of these 7 foreign licences.

BlockedMalta (MGA)

Requires a provincial registration (e.g., from AGCO) to operate legally in regulated markets.

United Kingdom (UKGC) · Gibraltar (GRA) · Isle of Man (GSC) · Curaçao (CGB) · Alderney (AGCC)

Requires a provincial registration to operate legally in regulated markets.

Anjouan (AGB)

Not a recognized jurisdiction for operating in Canada.

Bonus rules: welcome bonuses restricted

Inducement ads: Channel-restricted

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) principally dictates bonus regulations in Canada through its Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. These standards prioritize consumer protection and responsible gambling through strict controls on how inducements are advertised and offered to the public.

What the player can claim
Welcome bonus
Restricted
VIP schemes
Allowed
Loyalty schemes
Allowed
Cashback
Allowed

While there is no statutory wagering cap, all terms must be clearly and transparently disclosed. The market average for wagering requirements typically ranges from 20x to 40x the bonus amount.

What the operator can advertise
Channels off-limits
  • television
  • radio
  • billboards
  • social media
  • general online advertising
Messages ads may not give
  • Risk-Free
  • Free
Mandatory disclaimer
While no single boilerplate text is mandated, all ads must include responsible gambling messaging, such as the ConnexOntario helpline number and website. An 'Ontario only' disclaimer is often required for ads visible outside the province.
Placement rule
All material conditions and limitations of an offer must be disclosed at its first presentation on the operator's site, with all other conditions being no more than one click away.
Penalties

Violations of advertising standards can lead to significant monetary penalties.

In serious cases, the AGCO can suspend or revoke an operator's license.

Recent advertising-violation cases
DateOperatorViolationPenaltySource
7 May 2026Relax Gaming Limited and Arrise Solutions LimitedSupplied certified games to unregulated gambling websites accessible to players in Ontario.CAD 40,000 eachAGCO Enforcement Action
26 Mar 2025BetMGM Canada (Entain plc / MGM Resorts International)Marketing affiliates offered prohibited inducements in public forums to acquire new players.CAD 110,000SBC Americas Report
25 Apr 2024Bunchberry Limited, Mobile Incorporated Limited, and LeoVegas Gaming PLC (LeoVegas AB / MGM Resorts International)Provided uncertified slot games on their Ontario platforms, violating standards of game integrity.CAD 70,000Sigma World Report

Sources34

Advertising: limited

Online gambling advertising in Canada is broadly permitted but regulated at the provincial level, creating a complex compliance landscape. A significant divergence exists between sportsbook and online casino advertising, with casino products often facing greater restrictions on major digital platforms. The regulatory environment is tightening, with new frameworks in Ontario and Alberta proposing stricter rules and potential bans.

ChannelStatusVertical & Platform Split (2026)
Google Search AdsLicensed operators only

Both Online Casino and Sportsbook ads are permitted for provincially licensed operators who complete Google’s certification process. As of May 4, 2026, Google allows certified operators in Alberta to run brand awareness campaigns geo-restricted to that province ahead of the market launch.56

App Store PublishingAllowed

Real-money gambling apps for both Sportsbook and Online Casino are permitted for publication in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, provided the operator holds a valid provincial license. Developers must comply with platform guidelines, including preventing access from outside the licensed province.78

Google/Apple App Store AdsRestricted

Promotion of published Sportsbook and Online Casino apps is permitted through platforms like Google App Campaigns. However, these ads are subject to the same stringent targeting and licensing verification as other digital ad formats, requiring provincial licensing and geo-fencing.910

Meta (FB/IG)Licensed operators only

Meta requires prior written permission for all real-money gambling ads, including Sportsbook and Online Casino. Advertisers must submit proof of their provincial regulatory license for the specific regions they wish to target, and ads must not target users under 18.111213

TV & RadioRestricted

Advertising is permitted but faces significant proposed restrictions, including a potential “whistle-to-whistle” ban during live sports broadcasts via federal bill S-211. In Ontario, the proposed Bill 107 would ban nearly all iGaming ads on television if passed.141516

SponsorshipsRestricted

Sponsorships are under increasing scrutiny: Ontario's AGCO has banned the use of active or retired athletes in most iGaming advertising from February 2024. Alberta's 2026 framework includes a similar ban, and Ontario's Bill 107 proposes a ban on all paid sponsorships.171819

Digital OOHRestricted

Digital and traditional OOH advertising must adhere to provincial regulations, such as Ontario's AGCO standards prohibiting displays directly adjacent to schools. All advertising is subject to the Canadian Gaming Association's Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising, effective January 1, 2026.202122

Channel rules for Canada reflect each platform's published policy and the sources numbered in each row (listed under Methodology & sources). Verify with the local regulator and your ad-platform account manager before launching.

How Canada enforces against unlicensed operators

Enforcement is provincially focused and highly active in Ontario, with Alberta expected to follow suit. The AGCO has a track record of issuing significant fines to licensed operators for advertising, responsible gambling, and AML failures, and has recently begun targeting B2B suppliers who service both regulated and unregulated markets.

  • May 2026: AGCO fined two registered B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions, C$40,000 each for allowing their games to be offered on unlicensed sites accessible in Ontario.
  • January 2026: AGCO fined FanDuel Canada C$350,000 for compliance failures related to irregular betting markets.
  • Ongoing: The AGCO maintains a clear prohibition against registered operators and suppliers associating with the unregulated market, making it a key area of compliance risk.

Sources2324

Enforcement cases in Canada: 5 recent

Material regulator actions, court rulings, and high-profile fines from 2016–2026 against operators serving Canada. Each entry includes the technical failure and a one-line read-across for other operators in the market.

  • May 2026

    Relax Gaming Limited & Arrise Solutions Limited

    B2BFine CA$40,000 each

    The licensed B2B suppliers were fined for allowing their games to be available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to players in Ontario.

    Read-across: This enforcement extends regulatory responsibility to B2B suppliers and signals they must control the distribution of their content to prevent its use in the unregulated market.

    Source
  • March 2025

    BetMGM Canada Inc.

    AdvertisingFine CA$110,000

    Marketing affiliates offered cash bonuses to the public for opening new accounts, which violates rules against prohibited inducements.

    Read-across: The action confirms that operators are held strictly liable for the compliance failures of their third-party marketing affiliates.

    Source
  • November 2023

    PointsBet Canada (PointsBet Holdings Ltd.)

    RGFine CA$150,000

    Failed to provide assistance to a player who lost over CA$500,000 in under three months and was flagged as high-risk.

    Read-across: This significant fine for RG failings signals to operators that the AGCO will strictly enforce player protection measures and expects proactive intervention.

    Source
  • August 2023

    Apollo Entertainment Ltd.

    RGFine CA$100,000

    Failed to intervene with a player who lost over CA$2 million in under four months.

    Read-across: Reinforces the regulator's focus on operator responsibility for monitoring high-risk play and implementing effective self-exclusion tools.

    Source
  • June 2022

    DraftKings Canada (Crown DK CAN Ltd.)

    AdvertisingFine CA$100,000

    Aired multiple broad gambling inducements, including boosted odds, on television and social media, violating rules against public advertising of bonuses.

    Read-across: This early and substantial fine established a clear precedent that Ontario's strict advertising standards, particularly the ban on public inducements, would be rigorously enforced.

    Source

Market size: 14.8B USD (2025)

Gross gaming revenue in Canada is approximately 14.8 billion USD annually, placing it among the top 15 globally. The most popular form of gambling is Casino. Online gambling represents 35% of total GGR. A culturally distinctive product in this market is Provincial lotteries, Ontario iGaming.

Market breakdown by vertical
  • Land-based3.256B USD22.0%
  • Sports betting2.664B USD18.0%
  • Casino4.736B USD32.0%
  • Lottery4.144B USD28.0%

Source: Precedence Research North America. Splits: online-casino 32.0%, sports 18.0%, land-based 22.0%, lottery 28.0%.

CA$14bn in sports wagers placed outside the regulated market, on industry evidence to the Senate

The $14bn figure is the Canadian Gaming Association’s evidence to the Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce committee on 2 June 2021: about CA$4bn a year with offshore sportsbooks and about CA$10bn through illegal bookmaking. Three caveats travel with it, and all three come from the same hearing or the regulator. It is industry testimony, not a government estimate: no Canadian regulator publishes a dollar size for the unregulated market. It is amount WAGERED, not revenue; a witness at the same hearing put the operator’s share at 5-7% of it. And it predates both commercial markets. Where a regulator has measured the effect, it measured share rather than dollars: the AGCO puts 91.1% of Ontario online players on regulated sites as of May 2026, against a pre-launch government estimate that 70% of play was unregulated.

Sources252627

GGR figures282930313233

Licensed operators: 49 operators in Ontario, plus 30 registered sites in Alberta

As of 11 Nov 2026, 49 operators in Ontario, plus 30 registered sites in Alberta are on the register in Canada. Size your entry against this base before committing capital. Check them yourself on the official Tobique Gaming Commission register, official iGaming Ontario / AGCO register, official Alberta iGaming Corporation / AGLC register, official Kahnawake Gaming Commission register, official IGCO register, which lists each licensee and its authorised domains.

Notable licensed operators

  • bet365

  • FanDuel

  • theScore Bet

  • BetMGM

  • DraftKings

Traps operators hit in Canada

Specific operational risks that have caught new entrants in this market. Each item is country-specific. Generic gambling-ops issues (KYC, RG tools) are not included unless they have a local twist.

  • Navigating Provincial Advertising Restrictions

    The AGCO has some of the strictest advertising standards in North America. Broad inducements, bonuses, and free credits are prohibited in general advertising. Furthermore, the use of active or retired athletes and most celebrities in iGaming advertising is banned. These rules are actively enforced with significant financial penalties.

    Sources34

  • Unregulated Market Contamination

    The AGCO explicitly prohibits registered entities from operating in the unregulated Ontario market or having business associations with those who do. As demonstrated by the May 2026 fines against suppliers, this extends to B2B relationships. Operators must ensure a complete separation from any grey market activity related to Ontario.

    Sources23

  • Dual-Agency Regulatory Structure

    Operators in Ontario and Alberta must manage relationships with two distinct government bodies. The AGCO/AGLC acts as the regulator focused on compliance, while iGaming Ontario/AiGC is the commercial counterparty that 'conducts and manages' the market. This creates two streams of reporting and engagement.

    Sources35

Timeline: rules in force

  1. 27 Aug 2026

    AGCO issues $100,000 monetary penalty to NorthStar Gaming for anti-money laundering control failures

    AGCO issues $100,000 monetary penalty to NorthStar Gaming for anti-money laundering control failures; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$100,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 36

  2. 20 Aug 2026

    AGCO orders $70,000 penalty on Booming Games for undermining player protection with prohibited auto-play feature

    AGCO orders $70,000 penalty on Booming Games for undermining player protection with prohibited auto-play feature; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$70,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 37

  3. 6 Aug 2026

    AGCO penalizes Betty Gaming Ltd. $120,000 after underage individuals created and funded online gambling accounts

    AGCO penalizes Betty Gaming Ltd. $120,000 after underage individuals created and funded online gambling accounts; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$120,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 38

  4. July 13, 2026

    Alberta's Competitive iGaming Market Launches

    Alberta becomes the second Canadian province to open its online gambling market to licensed private operators, and follows the model Ontario established.

    Source: 39

  5. 13 Jul 2026

    AGCO moves to suspend Kitchener convenience store Wholesale Smoke’s lottery seller registration after prohibited products found, inspections obstructed

    AGCO moves to suspend Kitchener convenience store Wholesale Smoke’s lottery seller registration after prohibited products found, inspections obstructed; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 40

  6. 7 Jul 2026

    AGCO orders $170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian Entertainment for failing to adequately identify and report potential money laundering at Pickering Casino Resort

    AGCO orders $170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian Entertainment for failing to adequately identify and report potential money laundering at Pickering Casino Resort; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$170,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 41

  7. 29 Jun 2026

    AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 for using unauthorized gaming system software at four casinos

    AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 for using unauthorized gaming system software at four casinos; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$120,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 42

  8. 7 May 2026

    AGCO takes enforcement action against two companies for allowing their games on unregulated gaming websites

    AGCO takes enforcement action against two companies for allowing their games on unregulated gaming websites; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 43

  9. 24 Mar 2026

    AGCO immediately suspends alcohol sales licence and retail lottery registration for All in One Convenience Oshawa

    AGCO immediately suspends alcohol sales licence and retail lottery registration for All in One Convenience Oshawa; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 44

  10. 12 Feb 2026

    AGCO moves to suspend PointsBet for failing to report suspicious NBA bets on Jontay Porter

    AGCO moves to suspend PointsBet for failing to report suspicious NBA bets on Jontay Porter; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 45

  11. 8 Jan 2026

    AGCO imposes $350,000 penalty to FanDuel for failing to appropriately protect betting integrity

    AGCO imposes $350,000 penalty to FanDuel for failing to appropriately protect betting integrity; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$350,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 46

  12. January 2026

    Alberta Finalizes Regulatory Framework

    The AGLC releases its official standards for internet gaming, opens the registration process and confirms tax rates and key compliance requirements.

    Source: 47

  13. 7 Oct 2025

    AGCO issues $105,000 in penalties to theScore for alleged failure to address patron’s high-risk gambling

    AGCO issues $105,000 in penalties to theScore for alleged failure to address patron’s high-risk gambling; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$105,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 48

  14. 15 Aug 2025

    AGCO orders immediate suspension of North Bay’s Max Multi Mart’s lottery and alcohol licences in response to human trafficking charges

    AGCO orders immediate suspension of North Bay’s Max Multi Mart’s lottery and alcohol licences in response to human trafficking charges; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 49

  15. 26 Jun 2025

    AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350,000 for Serious Regulatory Violations Linked to Impromptu After-Party on Gaming Floor

    AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350,000 for Serious Regulatory Violations Linked to Impromptu After-Party on Gaming Floor; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$350,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 50

  16. 16 Jun 2025

    Casino Days Penalized $54,000 for Deceptive and High-Risk Bonus Offer

    Casino Days Penalized $54,000 for Deceptive and High-Risk Bonus Offer; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$54,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 51

  17. 8 May 2025

    AGCO issues penalties of $151,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment for alleged age verification failures

    AGCO issues penalties of $151,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment for alleged age verification failures; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$151,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 52

  18. 16 Apr 2025

    AGCO issues $120,000 penalty to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for cheat scheme involving two dealers

    AGCO issues $120,000 penalty to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for cheat scheme involving two dealers; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$120,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 53

  19. 26 Mar 2025

    AGCO issues $110,000 in penalties to BetMGM Canada for offering cash to induce new gambling customers

    AGCO issues $110,000 in penalties to BetMGM Canada for offering cash to induce new gambling customers; penalty as stated in the AGCO release: CA$110,000; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 54

  20. 23 Dec 2024

    NorthStar Penalty Update

    NorthStar Penalty Update; AGCO publishes each action as a news release; there is no enforcement register

    Source: 55

  21. August 27, 2021

    Bill C-218 (Single-Event Sports Betting) Takes Effect

    Federal legislation comes into force and amends the Criminal Code to permit provinces to offer and regulate betting on a single sporting event.

    Source: 56

  22. 1985

    Criminal Code Amended to Grant Provinces Gambling Authority

    The federal government devolves responsibility for conducting and managing most forms of gambling to the provincial governments, setting the stage for the modern regulatory system.

    Source: 56

One change concerns land-based gambling only and is listed on our updates page; this page covers online gambling.

Operator myths vs reality in Canada

Common assumptions about gambling licensing that turn out to be wrong in practice.

  • Myth
    A licence from Kahnawake, Malta, or Curaçao is sufficient to operate in Canada.
    Reality

    This is false. To operate legally in Ontario or Alberta's competitive markets, an operator must be registered with the AGCO or AGLC, respectively. Foreign licences are not recognized, and regulators actively enforce rules against association with the unregulated market.

    Sources23

  • Myth
    We can use the same advertising strategy that works in the US or Europe.
    Reality

    This is a high-risk assumption. Ontario's advertising standards are among the most restrictive in North America, with strict prohibitions on public bonus offers and the use of athletes. These rules are a major source of enforcement actions and fines.

    Sources34

  • Myth
    Once the licence fee is paid, the major costs are covered.
    Reality

    The 20% revenue share in Ontario is a significant ongoing cost. The compliance costs for legal counsel, responsible gambling tools, and technical integrations with provincial systems are substantial and continuous operational expenses beyond initial registration fees.

    Sources57

Markets that work like Canada

Compared on what our records hold for each country: whether online casino, betting, poker and lottery are licensed, state-run or banned, the licensing model, what the operator tax is levied on and its band, how most advertising channels are treated, and how foreign licences are treated. A point we hold for only one of the two countries counts for nothing.

  1. BotswanaAI overview

    Online casino limited; betting and lottery licensed; licensed market; GGR tax 20–30%; most ad channels restricted; foreign licences mostly blocked.

  2. SwedenChecked
    LithuaniaChecked
    SpainReviewed

    Betting, poker and lottery licensed; licensed market; GGR tax 20–30%; most ad channels restricted; foreign licences mostly blocked.

  3. GermanyReviewed

    Online casino limited; betting, poker and lottery licensed; licensed market; most ad channels restricted; foreign licences mostly blocked.

Methodology & sources

The research behind our Canada coverage

Counted across every Canada page, not this page alone.

compiled 21 Oct 2026

90
official websites
regulators, legislatures, courts
771
pages cited
specific documents, not homepages
2,056
sourced data points
each traced to the instrument

Across every Canada page on this site: players, operators and the licence guide. The research report behind them cites official sources: the law, the regulator, the gazette, the courts and each platform’s own published advertising policy. Page sections not yet rewritten from the report may cite other sources.

This page is AI-researched from the sources below, with the licence guide's facts traced to their sources. It has not yet been through our Deep AI Scan, the full 201-question pass from official documents only.

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Documents cited on this page

  1. 1Scommesse sportive, il Canada punta a uniformare le regole sulla pubblicità con una legge nazionale
  2. 2Canada’s Bill S-211 Targets Gambling Ads During Hockey Broadcasts
  3. 3AGCO Marketing & Advertising
  4. 4AGCO Advertising Standards
  5. 5Update to gambling and games policy: Alberta, Canada (April 2026)
  6. 6Google Ads updates gambling policy to allow Alberta operators ahead of regulated iGaming launch
  7. 7App Review Guidelines - 5.3 Gambling, Gaming, and Lotteries
  8. 8Play Console Policy - Real-Money Gambling, Games, and Contests
  9. 9Gambling and games policy
  10. 10Apple Advertising Policies
  11. 11Business Help Center - Online Gambling and Gaming Policy
  12. 12Meta Moves to Restrict Gambling Ads on Facebook and Instagram
  13. 13Meta-morphosis: New Gambling Ad Rules Change the Game
  14. 14Canada considers new limits on sports betting advertising
  15. 15Canada's Senate Approves Of Making Betting Ads Federal Issue
  16. 16Advertising of iGaming
  17. 17AGCO releases guidance to support implementation of revised Standard for igaming
  18. 18Ontario bill seeks to ban most forms of gambling advertising
  19. 19Canada: Alberta sets out framework for open iGaming market ahead of 2026 launch
  20. 20Marketing and Advertising Standards
  21. 21Raising the Stakes: Canada's New Standards for Gaming Advertising
  22. 22Gaming Advertising Complaints
  23. 23Gambling Insider
  24. 24AffPapa
  25. 25Senate of Canada: Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, 2 June 2021, Bill C-218. Paul Burns, Canadian Gaming Association: "Canadians place over $4 billion in wagers with offshore online sports books and approximately $10 billion through bookmaking operations run by organized crime." Industry testimony, in Canadian dollars, describing sports-betting handle
  26. 26Auditor General of Ontario, iGaming value-for-money audit, 2021: Ontarians spent about $1bn a year online, roughly 70% of it on unregulated sites, before the regulated market opened
  27. 27AGCO, channelization study, 21 May 2026: 91.1% of Ontario players on legal sites; 8.9% reporting unregulated sites only, down from 16.3%
  28. 28OLG: Annual Report 2024-25 (gaming revenue $6,715m)
  29. 29iGaming Ontario: Annual Report 2024-25 (gaming revenue $2,901.5m)
  30. 30BCLC: Annual Service Plan Report 2024-25 (gaming revenue $2,762.2m)
  31. 31Loto-Québec: annual report (gaming revenues $2,998.0m)
  32. 32AGLC: Annual Report (gaming net sales $2,133.7m)
  33. 33Statistics Canada: Table 10-10-0147-01, remitted profits on games of chance. NET government revenue, NOT gross gaming revenue: CA$8,167m for 2024, roughly 42% of the crown-corporation gaming-revenue sum above
  34. 34EGR Global
  35. 35Auditor General of Ontario
  36. 36Source
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  38. 38Source
  39. 39Gaming Intelligence
  40. 40Source
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  47. 47Gaming Intelligence
  48. 48Source
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  55. 55Source
  56. 56Sumsub
  57. 57Chambers Law
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Disclaimer. This page reflects the law as we understood it on 11 Nov 2026. Rules change: always check the current position with Provincial bodies: AGCO/iGaming Ontario (Ontario), AGLC (Alberta), BCLC (British Columbia), Loto-Québec (Québec). We are not a legal adviser.