Provinces

Gambling age in Canada: Ontario, Quebec, BC and others

Find the legal gambling and betting age for the provinces we have verified, what it covers – lottery, in store or online – and the official source. In Ontario, the in-store and online ages differ.

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The youngest age is not always the same for every product

  • 18 and over
  • 19 and over
  • Depends on the product
  • Not verified yet

Ontario

18–19
  • 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

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All provinces and products, with sources
ProvinceWhatAge
YukonNot verified yet?
Northwest TerritoriesNot verified yet?
NunavutNot verified yet?
Newfoundland and LabradorNot verified yet?
British ColumbiaAll gambling in B.C.
Source · gov.bc.ca
You must be 19 years or older to gamble in B.C.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

19+
AlbertaAll gambling in Alberta
Source · try.playalberta.ca
Gambling in Alberta is open to adults 18 years of age and over.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

18+
SaskatchewanPlayNow.com in Saskatchewan
Source · saskatchewan.ca
Saskatchewan players aged 19 years and older

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

19+
ManitobaPlayNow.com in Manitoba – age of majority
Source · mbll.ca
Players must be registered and be confirmed Manitoba residents of age of majority.
Every person attains the age of majority, and ceases to be a minor, on attaining the age of 18 years.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

18+
OntarioRegulated online gaming sites (iGaming Ontario)
Source · igamingontario.ca
19+. Must be physically located in Ontario to play.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

19+
OntarioOLG online sports betting and casino (PROLINE+)
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

19+
OntarioLottery and in-store sports betting (PROLINE)
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

18+
QuebecLoto-Québec online games (resident and physically in Quebec)
Source · portail.lotoquebec.com
Âgé de 18 ans ou plus Résidant du Québec Physiquement au Québec

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

18+
QuebecMise-o-jeu in storesNot verified yet
New BrunswickNot verified yet?
Prince Edward IslandLottery tickets
Source · princeedwardisland.ca
No person shall sell or offer to sell a lottery ticket or pari-mutuel ticket to a person under the age of 19 years.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

19+
Nova ScotiaAtlantic Lottery online games
Source · novascotia.ca
A person must take reasonable steps to ensure that individuals who are under 19 years old are not permitted to participate in an online game.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

19+
Western provincesWestern Canada Lottery Corporation lottery tickets, including Sport Select (WCLC policy)
Source · wclc.com
It is policy that persons under the age of 18 years be refused the purchase or encashment of lottery tickets.

Saved copy · checked Oct 27, 2026

18+

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.

Woman holding up a blank ID-sized card
ProvinceAgeWhat it coversSource
Ontario18+Lottery, charitable gaming, in-store sports bettingOLG
Ontario19+Casinos, online casino, online sports bettingOLG, iGaming Ontario
Quebec18+Loto-Québec online games; Quebec resident, physically in QuebecLoto-Québec
Alberta18+Gambling in AlbertaPlay Alberta
British Columbia19+Gambling in B.C.Government of B.C.
Saskatchewan19+PlayNow online gamesGovernment of Saskatchewan
Manitobaage of majorityPlayNow Manitoba requires age of majority; the Act sets 18+PlayNow Manitoba, Age of Majority Act
Nova Scotia19+Online games of the Atlantic Lottery CorporationNova Scotia regulations
Prince Edward Island19+Lottery and pari-mutuel ticketsPEI Lotteries Commission Act
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and LabradorNot verifiedCheck the provincial lottery–
Yukon, Northwest Territories, NunavutNot verifiedCheck the lottery that serves your territory–

Ages checked Oct 27, 2026. Each age applies only to the products in its row. WCLC policy sets 18+ for buying or cashing lottery tickets; a provincial age can be higher.

Verified provinces grouped by age

Where the age is 18+

  • Alberta – gambling in the province
  • Quebec – Loto-Québec online games
  • Ontario – lottery and in-store sports betting
  • Manitoba – age of majority under the Act

Where the age is 19+

  • Ontario – online sports betting, online casino, casinos
  • British Columbia – gambling in B.C.
  • Saskatchewan – PlayNow online games
  • Nova Scotia – online games
  • Prince Edward Island – lottery and pari-mutuel tickets

Sources

Questions

What is the gambling age in Ontario?

18+ for lottery, charitable gaming and in-store sports betting. 19+ for casinos, online casino and online sports betting – and you must be physically in Ontario to play online.

What is the gambling age in Quebec?

For Loto-Québec online games: 18+, a Quebec resident and physically in Quebec. For other products, check Loto-Québec's rules.

What is the legal betting age in Canada?

The age differs by province and product, as the table shows. In the verified provinces, it is 18+ or 19+. The answer depends on the laws of your province; this page is not legal advice.

What is the gambling age in BC and Alberta?

British Columbia: 19+ to gamble in B.C. Alberta: gambling is open to adults 18+.

Can I buy a PROLINE ticket in store before the online betting age?

In Ontario, yes: in-store sports betting is open at 18+. Online sports betting needs 19+.