Betting on sports in Ontario: who regulates it and who is registered
In Ontario, online sports betting is regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and run under agreements with iGaming Ontario. The minimum age is 19, and you must be physically in the province. The registry page showed 49 operators and 84 sites on 2026-09-01. Self-exclusion runs through BetGuard; the help line is ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600.
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Ontario at a glance
| Item | What the sources show |
|---|---|
| Regulator | AGCO registers operators and sets the standards |
| Market operator | iGaming Ontario (iGO); operators sign an operating agreement, except OLG.ca |
| Model | Private operators, registered |
| Minimum age | 19+; 18+ only for a lottery ticket |
| Where you must be | Physically in Ontario |
| Self-exclusion | BetGuard, from 2026-05-14; terms 6 months, 1 year, 5 years |
| Help | ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600, text 247247 |
How to read this table
The AGCO decides who may operate. The iGO registry lists the regulated sites. A name in the registry shows registration on the reading date only.
Bottom line: registration with AGCO and an agreement with iGO are the two things the registry reflects.
Registered candidates and their reading date
Nine names with a sports betting product were found in the iGaming Ontario list in our reading of 2026-11-06. They are candidates, and each entry is to be confirmed on the registry page before a status is stated.
| Brand (candidate, registration to be confirmed) | Registered in | Date found |
|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| BET99 | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| BetMGM | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| BetRivers | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| DraftKings | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| FanDuel | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| Pinnacle | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| PointsBet | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
| theScore Bet | Ontario (ON) | 2026-11-06 |
The registry lists brands and legal entities separately, so a match by name is also checked against each operator's own documents. The full ranking is on the Ontario standings page. To check a name yourself, follow the five-step registration check.
Bottom line: the table shows who was found on the reading date, not who is suitable for you.
Why this page has no offers
AGCO standard 2.05 prohibits public advertising of bonuses and similar inducements. On 2025-03-26 the AGCO fined BetMGM Canada 110,000 CAD over affiliate incentives. So this site publishes no bonus, promo code or boosted odds for Ontario. More on what the advertising standards change for readers.
Bottom line: if a page shows you an Ontario bonus, ask who is paying for it.
Self-exclusion and help
BetGuard is the central self-exclusion program for Ontario. It has run since 2026-05-14 and is operated by iGaming Ontario. Details are on the BetGuard page.
For help, ConnexOntario lists 1-866-531-2600 and text 247247. The source also lists 988 and CAMH on 416-535-8501, extension 2. Gambling involves risk. Play responsibly.
What is not confirmed
- The number of registry operators with sports betting on 2026-11-13: not recounted.
- Each brand's legal entity: the registry does not link a site to an entity.
- Whether a brand listed in Ontario operates elsewhere: status is kept by province, so no assumption is made.
Other provinces are on the province rules page. Age limits by province are on the province snapshot; help lines are on the responsible gambling page.
How we check
- Open the iGaming Ontario regulated market list on a stated date.
- Search each brand and domain; record found or not found.
- Compare the brand to the operator's own documents for the legal entity.
- Repeat weekly; an operator without an entry is removed at once.
Sources
- iGaming Ontario, regulated market list: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/regulated-igaming-market
- AGCO: https://www.agco.ca
- BetGuard: https://betguard.ca/gp/en/
- AGCO standards 2.05, 2.09 and 2.23, read 2026-11-06.
What changed
- : first version, with the registry reading of 2026-11-06.
FAQ
Who regulates online sports betting in Ontario?
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) registers operators. Operators also sign an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario (iGO), except OLG.ca. The public list of regulated sites is on the iGO website.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Ontario?
- You also have to be physically in Ontario when you place a bet. The 18+ limit applies only to buying a lottery ticket.
How many operators are in the registry?
iGaming Ontario's page showed 49 operators and 84 sites on 2026-09-01. We have not recounted for 2026-11-13, and the number with sports betting is not published here yet.
Why are there no bonuses on this page?
AGCO standard 2.05 prohibits public advertising of bonuses and similar inducements. AGCO fined BetMGM Canada 110,000 CAD on 2025-03-26 over affiliate incentives. This site publishes no offers for Ontario.
How do I exclude myself in Ontario?
Through BetGuard, the central program run by iGaming Ontario since 2026-05-14, with terms of 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. ConnexOntario offers help on 1-866-531-2600.