Use the table below to see who may offer esports betting in your province and how to check that a site is listed. Ontario rules and PROLINE details follow.
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Esports in the rules
AGCO standards treat esports as a sportSource · agco.ca
eSports are considered a sport for the purpose of these Standards.
OLG PROLINE game conditions have an eSports section (shooters, MOBA, fighting, battle royale, strategy, card games)Source · olg.ca
Section D - eSports Rules
First Person Shooter (FPS) Genre Multiple Online Battle Area (MOBA) Genre Fighting Genre Battle Royale Genre Real Time Strategy (RTS) Genre Card Game Genre
Each province conducts and manages lottery schemes in its own territory (Criminal Code s. 207(1)(a))Source · laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
for the government of a province, either alone or in conjunction with the government of another province, to conduct and manage a lottery scheme in that province
Facts only, each with its official source and the date we checked it. This is not legal advice: the answer depends on the laws where you live.
Is esports betting legal for you?
Find your provinceRules are set province by province. Where you are counts: Ontario regulated sites require you to be physically in Ontario. See provinces.
See who runs bettingUnder Criminal Code s.207, a province may conduct and manage lottery schemes. Since Bill C-218, these may include single-event bets.
Check the site is listedOntario: iGaming Ontario directory (OLG.ca, with PROLINE+, is outside it). Alberta: AGLC registry. Or use the site checker.
Check the minimum ageThe age differs by province and, in Ontario, between online and in store. See gambling age.
olg.ca /en/proline/proline-game-conditions.html· checked Oct 27, 2026
olg.ca /en/proline/proline-plus-game-conditions.html· checked Oct 27, 2026
Questions
Is esports betting legal in Canada?
The answer depends on the laws of your province. Provinces may conduct lottery schemes, including single-event bets since Bill C-218. Ontario and Alberta also have regulated private operators. This page is not legal advice.
Is esports betting allowed in Ontario?
AGCO iGaming standards apply to esports betting and treat eSports as a sport. Regulated private sites are in the iGaming Ontario directory; OLG.ca is outside it. On regulated online sites you must be 19+ and physically in Ontario; PROLINE in store is 18+.
Is esports betting the same as betting on virtual sports?
No. In Ontario's AGCO standards, sport and event betting includes bets on esports but does not include bets on virtual sports.
Does PROLINE have rules for esports bets?
Yes. Both the PROLINE and PROLINE+ Game Conditions include Section D – eSports Rules. The full text is on olg.ca.
How do I check if an esports betting site is regulated?
In Ontario, look the site up in the iGaming Ontario directory; OLG.ca, with PROLINE+, is not listed there. In Alberta, check the AGLC registry. For other provinces, see the provinces page; this page does not cover their esports offer.
