Play only where Ontario’s rules protect you.
An independent guide to online casinos registered with the AGCO and contracted by iGaming Ontario — plus plain-English guides to the games, your rights, and safer play.
Check any casino in three steps
Plenty of sites look “Canadian” but aren’t regulated in Ontario. Here’s the quick test.
Find it in the official directory
iGaming Ontario publishes every regulated brand. If it isn’t listed, it isn’t regulated here. Open directory
Look for the iGO / AGCO notice
Regulated sites state they operate under agreement with iGaming Ontario, usually in the site footer.
Expect ID and location checks
Registered sites must confirm you’re 19+ and physically in Ontario. No checks is a red flag.
Ontario-regulated brands
A selection of well-known brands in Ontario’s regulated market. The list changes — always confirm a brand in the official directory before you sign up.
Guides
Straight answers about the law, the games and the maths — no hype.
Is online gambling legal in Ontario?
How the regulated market works, who runs it, and what “legal” actually means for players.
How to check if an online casino is legal in Ontario
A two-minute checklist to tell a regulated site from an offshore one.
Regulated vs offshore casinos: what you give up
Player protections you get on registered sites — and lose everywhere else.
BetGuard: Ontario’s province-wide self-exclusion, explained
Block yourself from every regulated Ontario site in one step.
Slot RTP and volatility explained
What a 96% RTP really means for your session — with simple maths.
How to play blackjack: rules and basic strategy
Rules, hand values, and why basic strategy lowers the house edge.
Why we only cover regulated sites
Registered operators in Ontario have to follow the AGCO’s standards on fair games, protection of player funds, identity checks, advertising and responsible gambling. Offshore sites don’t answer to anyone in Ontario — if something goes wrong, you have nowhere to turn.
Gambling is entertainment, not income
Every casino game has a built-in house edge. Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and never chase losses.
Free, confidential help 24/7: ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Want a break from every regulated site at once? Use BetGuard.