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Online Gambling in Canada

Canada regulates gambling at the provincial level. Ontario runs an open competitive market. Single-event sports betting is legal nationwide since 2021.

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Legal Framework

Canada's Criminal Code (Section 207) allows provinces to manage gambling within their borders. Key milestones:

  • Bill C-218 (2021) — Legalised single-event sports betting across Canada.
  • Ontario iGaming (2022) — Ontario opened a fully competitive private operator market, becoming Canada's largest regulated online gambling market.
  • Provincial lottery corporations — OLG (Ontario), BCLC (BC), Loto-Québec each operate online casino platforms.

Province Overview

ProvinceCasinoSports BettingPrivate Operators
Ontario✓ Legal✓ LegalOpen market
British Columbia✓ BCLC✓ LegalLimited
Québec✓ Loto-Québec✓ LegalLimited
Other provincesGrey market✓ LegalVaries

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