Provinces

Is sports betting legal in Canada? Province by province

Tap a province on the map to see who runs betting there, the online product, the legal age and where to get help. Each fact shows its source and date.

Tap your province or territory

Legal age, who offers betting, self-exclusion, help line and what changed

  • Private sites on an official registry, and the province
  • Run by the provincial lottery corporation
  • Not verified yet

Ontario

18–19Registered private sites + province

Legal age

  • Regulated online gaming sites (iGaming Ontario) You must be physically in Ontario19+
    Source · igamingontario.ca
    19+. Must be physically located in Ontario to play.

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

  • OLG online sports betting and casino (PROLINE+)19+
    Source · olg.ca
    Individuals must be 19 years of age or older to visit casinos and slot facilities in Ontario, and to participate in online casino gaming and online sports betting, in Ontario.
    Anonymous Play (No Account Required) Requires an OLG.ca account Ages 18+ Ages 19+

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

  • Lottery and in-store sports betting (PROLINE)18+
    Source · olg.ca
    Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to participate in lottery, charitable gaming and in-store sports betting, in Ontario.

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

Who offers betting

  • Private sites on the iGaming Ontario directory Directory accurate as of Sep 1, 202649 operators · 84 websites
    Source · igamingontario.ca
    Number of Operators: 49 Number of Gaming Websites: 84
    The listing is accurate as of 2026-09-01.

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

    Check a brand on this list →
  • OLG.ca – run by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, not part of the directory
    Source · igamingontario.ca
    Use this directory of all igaming sites offered by regulated Operators contracted by iGaming Ontario
    OLG.ca is operated legally under the conduct and management of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

  • PROLINE in stores and PROLINE+ online (OLG)
    Source · olg.ca
    PROLINE Game Conditions Effective: September 28, 2026

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

Self-exclusion

  • BetGuard (all regulated online gaming in Ontario)
    Source · igamingontario.ca
    iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

Help line

  • ConnexOntario 24/71-866-531-2600
    Source · connexontario.ca
    Or you can talk to 1 of our team members right now. 1-866-531-2600 | Text CONNEX to 247247 | Click to Live Chat Now

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

What changed

  1. New PROLINE game conditions
    Source · olg.ca
    PROLINE Game Conditions Effective: September 28, 2026

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

  2. OLG launched the PROLINE+ sports betting app
    Source · about.olg.ca
    August 8, 2022 OLG LAUNCHES NEW SPORTS BETTING APP
    The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation has launched a new sports betting app

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

  3. Bill C-218 received royal assent: single-event sports betting across Canada Canada-wide
    Source · parl.ca
    royal assent on Tuesday, June 29, 2021
    Statutes of Canada 2021, c. 20

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

Ontario in detail → Ages in every province → All help lines →

Across Canada

  • 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

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

  • Single-event sports betting is allowed in provincial lottery schemes (Bill C-218)
    Source · laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
    betting on a race — other than a horse-race — or fight, or on a single sport event or athletic contest

    Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

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.

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Who runs online gambling in each province

ProvinceWho runs online gamblingOnline age
OntarioRegulated market: 49 operators, 84 sites, plus OLG19+
AlbertaOperators registered with AGLC, live as of July 1318+
British ColumbiaBCLC's PlayNow.com – the only legal online gambling site19+
ManitobaPlayNow, on BCLC's platform under Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries contractage of majority – see gambling age
SaskatchewanPlayNow.com – managed by SaskGaming, operated by SIGA, regulated by SLGA19+
QuebecLoto-Québec online games, for residents physically in Quebec18+
Nova ScotiaAtlantic Lottery Corporation online games19+
Prince Edward IslandNot verified here – check official provincial sourcesNot verified
New BrunswickNot verified here – check official provincial sourcesNot verified
Newfoundland and LabradorNot verified here – check official provincial sourcesNot verified
Yukon, NWT, NunavutNot verified here – check official territorial sourcesNot verified

Ontario counts as of Sep 1, 2026; OLG.ca is outside the iGaming Ontario directory. Ages checked Oct 27, 2026.

How the law works: federal to provincial

  1. Criminal Code s.207Section 207(1)(a) lets a provincial government, alone or with another province, conduct and manage lottery schemes in that province.
  2. Bill C-218Royal assent Jun 29, 2021. Provincial lottery schemes may now include betting on a single sport event – single game betting.
  3. Province runs or regulatesIts lottery corporation sells bets (B.C., Quebec), or private operators work under provincial rules (Ontario, Alberta).
  4. Location counts onlineOntario and Quebec require you to be physically in the province to play online. Quebec also requires residency.

Province-run vs regulated market

Province runs it

  • B.C.: gambling is legal only when run by the provincial government
  • PlayNow.com is the only legal online gambling site in B.C.
  • Manitoba: PlayNow on BCLC's platform under an MBLL contract
  • Saskatchewan: PlayNow.com managed by SaskGaming, operated by SIGA
  • Quebec: Loto-Québec online games for residents aged 18+

Regulated market

  • Ontario: private operators contracted by iGaming Ontario, plus OLG
  • Alberta: registered operators may operate as of July 13
  • AGLC regulates; AiGC handles commercial agreements, anti-money laundering and financials
  • Check a site first: is this sportsbook legal?

Sources

Questions

Is sports betting legal in Canada?

The Criminal Code lets provinces conduct and manage lottery schemes, and Bill C-218 added single sport events. Who offers bets depends on your province. This page is not legal advice.

When did single game betting start in Canada?

Bill C-218 received royal assent on Jun 29, 2021. It let provincial lottery schemes include single sport events. For when products began in your province, check its lottery corporation or regulator.

Is online betting legal in Canada?

It depends on the province. In B.C., PlayNow.com is the only legal online gambling site. Ontario has operators contracted by iGaming Ontario, and you must be physically in Ontario to play.

What is the legal betting age in each province?

Online it is 19+ in Ontario, 19+ in B.C., 18+ in Quebec and 18+ in Alberta. Full list: gambling age by province.