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Overview
The first of its kind in Canada, Ontarioβs new internet gaming market will allow people in Ontario to play on world-class gambling sites, with the assurance that those sites are closely monitored for game integrity, player protections and responsible operations.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has developed strong rules that gambling sites, and sport and event betting sites have to follow to promote responsible gambling, protect vulnerable people, like youth and self-excluded players, and enhance game integrity.
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Are you Playing on a Regulated Site?
LOOK FOR THEΒ LOGO!
Look for the iGaming Ontario logo wherever you play as a sign that youβre playing on a site that is being conducted and managed by iGaming Ontario, offers player protections and meets Ontarioβs high standards for game integrity and responsible gambling.
As of April 4, 2022, online gambling and sport and event betting operators that have completed AGCO's registration processΒ and have a signedΒ operating agreement with iGaming Ontario can begin offering their regulated games and betting platforms to eligible Ontarians of legal age.Β
Regulated online gambling is available through the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)Β at OLG.ca.Β The OLG will continue to offer internet gaming throughΒ OLG.ca after April 4, 2022.
Benefits of Playing on a Regulated Site
Playing on a regulated site is the safer choice when betting online in Ontario. Here are some of theΒ benefits of playing on a regulated site, and the risks you couldΒ face if you don't. Regulated internet gaming operators and suppliers are responsible for ensuring the following outcomes are achieved, as outlined in the Registrarβs Standards for Internet Gaming.Β
TheΒ AGCOβs responsible gambling measures alsoΒ helpΒ protect players andΒ vulnerable people includingΒ youth andΒ self-excludedΒ players.
Learn more about the benefits of playing on a regulated site.
Need Help? Have a Complaint?
Find out how and when to file a complaint with us about an internet gaming operator
Internet gaming complaints and inquiries
You can alsoΒ viewΒ ourΒ Frequently Asked QuestionsΒ forΒ answers to common internet gaming related questions.
Safer gambling
Responsible gambling is a key priority of the AGCO and central to protecting the interests of Ontarians.
Learn more about our Standards and resources for responsible gamblingΒ
Roles of the AGCO and iGaming Ontario
The AGCO registersΒ and regulates online gambling sites and sets standards to protect players while working to ensure game integrity for people across Ontario.Β The AGCO'sΒ Registrarβs Standards for Internet GamingΒ are meant to ensure thatΒ player protections, game integrity, responsible gambling safeguards and anti-money laundering protections are in place.
iGaming OntarioΒ is a subsidiary of the AGCO that is conducting and managing the new online gaming market provided through private gaming companies (Operators).Β
Established in July 2021 as a subsidiary of the AGCO, iGaming OntarioΒ is working collaboratively with the AGCO and the Government of Ontario to bring the worldβs best online gambling experiences to the province in a safer environment, helping to protect players and provide more choice.Β
Learn more about the different roles of the AGCO and iGaming Ontario