iGaming Ontario
The provincial agency that conducts and manages Ontario's regulated online gambling market through agreements with private operators.
iGaming Ontario (iGO) is the body that conducts and manages online gambling in Ontario on the province's behalf, as required by the Criminal Code. Private operators that want to serve Ontario must sign an operating agreement with iGO and be registered by the AGCO.
Background
Ontario's regulated market opened on April 4, 2022. iGO started as a subsidiary of the AGCO. Under the iGaming Ontario Act, 2024, it became a standalone provincial agency, while the AGCO kept its role as regulator.
What it means for players
- Regulated sites show the iGaming Ontario logo.
- iGO publishes a directory of operators in the regulated market.
- Regulated sites must meet AGCO standards on age verification, responsible gambling tools, advertising and game integrity.
Why it matters on our site
Visitors from Ontario only see operators that are part of the regulated market. Offshore crypto casinos are not part of it.