Canada gambling guides by province
Online gambling rules, availability and responsible play resources can vary across Canada. Start with your province or territory.
National Overview
Provinces
Alberta
Online gambling in Alberta is primarily offered through PlayAlberta.ca, operated by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) commission. Alberta has not opened a competitive private iGaming market like Ontario, so the provincially operated platform is the primary licensed online option for Alberta residents.
British Columbia
Online gambling in British Columbia is primarily offered through the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and its PlayNow.com platform. BC residents can access online casino games, poker, and sports betting through this provincially operated and licensed platform.
Manitoba
Online gambling in Manitoba is offered primarily through PlayNow.com, which in Manitoba is operated through a partnership between BCLC and the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation. Manitoba residents can access casino games and sports betting through this provincially licensed platform.
New Brunswick
Online gambling in New Brunswick is regulated by the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation. Residents can access provincially regulated gambling options through official provincial channels.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Online gambling in Newfoundland and Labrador is regulated through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, which serves Atlantic Canada. Residents can access provincially regulated gambling options through official ALC channels.
Nova Scotia
Online gambling in Nova Scotia is regulated by the Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation and offered primarily through PlayNow.com under a provincial partnership. Nova Scotia residents can access casino games and sports betting through this regulated platform.
Ontario
Ontario has the most developed regulated online gambling market in Canada. Since April 2022, privately operated online casinos and sportsbooks have been permitted to offer services to Ontario residents through a framework managed by iGaming Ontario (iGO), a subsidiary of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
Prince Edward Island
Online gambling in Prince Edward Island is regulated through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation and provincial gaming legislation. PEI residents can access regulated gambling options through official ALC channels.
Quebec
Online gambling in Quebec is primarily offered through Loto-Québec, the provincial Crown corporation responsible for gambling in the province. Quebec has not opened its market to privately operated online casinos in the way Ontario has, meaning the provincially operated Espace Jeux platform is the primary licensed online option for Quebec residents.
Saskatchewan
Online gambling in Saskatchewan is regulated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). Saskatchewan residents can access provincially regulated gambling options through official provincial channels.
Territories
Northwest Territories
Gambling in the Northwest Territories is regulated through territorial and federal frameworks. Residents should check official territorial resources for current gambling availability. Access to online gambling platforms may be more limited than in the larger provinces.
Nunavut
Gambling in Nunavut is regulated through territorial and federal frameworks. Residents should check official Government of Nunavut resources for current gambling availability. Access to online gambling platforms may be more limited than in Canada's larger provinces.
Yukon
Gambling in Yukon is regulated through territorial and federal frameworks. Access to online gambling platforms may be more limited than in Canada's larger provinces. Residents should check official Yukon government resources for current gambling availability.
Provincial rules and registered operators can change. Verify current details with the relevant regulator.
Play responsibly: Set limits, check operator terms, and use provincial support tools if gambling stops feeling manageable.