Betting in Ontario
Ontario runs its own regulated online betting market, overseen by the AGCO, with operators contracted through iGaming Ontario. These guides explain how that system works, what it means for you as a bettor, and how to stay in control.
Key facts
- Legal age
- 19+
- Regulator and market body
- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), under an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario
- Check a site is registered
- The iGaming Ontario list of registered operators
- Self-exclusion
- Ontario offers BetGuard, a centralized self-exclusion tool that applies across all registered operators, alongside each operator's own self-exclusion program.
- Free help
- ConnexOntario · 1-866-531-2600 · 24/7
Guides
📖Is Online Betting Legal in Ontario? The Complete 2026 Guide →
Yes — online sports betting is fully legal in Ontario for residents 19 and over, regulated by the AGCO and iGaming Ontario since 4 April 2022. Here is exactly how the system works, how to tell a site is licensed, how recreational winnings are taxed, and how to bet responsibly.
Updated June 21, 2026
🚫Why Ontario Sportsbooks Don't Advertise Bonuses →
Public advertising of betting bonuses and inducements is prohibited in Ontario by the AGCO. What that means for players, and what to compare instead.
Updated May 7, 2026
🛟Responsible Gambling →
Deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion, and where to get free, confidential help from ConnexOntario, 24/7.