Ontario online casino FAQ
The questions Ontario players ask most often about legality, licensing, payouts, verification and safer play.
Is online gambling legal in Ontario?
Yes. Since April 2022, private operators can offer online casino games to Ontario residents if they are registered with the AGCO and have an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. OLG also operates online. Anything outside that framework is not part of the regulated market.
How do I know a casino is licensed?
Search the brand in the iGaming Ontario operator directory and match the registered company against the one published in the casino's footer. The five casinos on this site each link directly to their directory entry.
What is the legal gambling age?
Nineteen, and you must be physically located in Ontario when you play. Operators verify both.
Are winnings taxed?
Recreational gambling winnings are generally treated as a windfall for Canadian tax purposes and not taxed as income. If gambling is carried on as a business the treatment differs, and interest earned on winnings is generally taxable. Speak to an accountant about your own case.
How long do withdrawals take?
On the casinos here, Interac withdrawals usually complete within one to two days once identity verification is finished. Card payouts take a few business days. First withdrawals take longest because verification happens then.
Why do I have to send documents?
Registered operators must confirm your identity, age and address before paying out. It is a legal requirement, it happens once, and doing it right after sign-up rather than at withdrawal time saves days.
Where can I get help with gambling?
ConnexOntario is free and confidential, 24 hours a day, at 1-866-531-2600 or connexontario.ca.
