Country guide · Canada
Whether you can play live dealer games online in Canada depends on your province. Ontario and, since July 2026, Alberta license private online casinos; the other provinces sell online casino through a government site. Here is the legal picture by province with sources, how Canadians pay, and help lines.
Legal status
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal, but it depends on your province
The Criminal Code (s. 207) lets provinces conduct and manage gaming. Ontario has licensed private online casinos since 4 April 2022 and Alberta since 13 July 2026; elsewhere the legal online option is the provincial site, such as PlayNow or Loto-Québec. The casinos we rank for Canada hold offshore licences and are not registered in Ontario or Alberta.
Not legal advice. Players in Ontario and Alberta should use a site on their provincial register.
Sources: Criminal Code s. 207 (laws-lois.justice.gc.ca); iGaming Ontario and AGCO (igamingontario.ca, agco.ca); AGLC (aglc.ca); PokerNews, July 2026.
The Criminal Code section under which provinces conduct and manage gaming.
Ontario opened to private online casinos registered with the AGCO.
Alberta's regulated market opened; unregistered sites have until 13 October 2026 to leave.
Gambling age: 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, 19 elsewhere.
By region
Who runs online casino play, since when, and the gambling age.
Two models. Ontario and Alberta license private operators; the other provinces sell online casino games through a government site.
| Province | Model | Regulator or operator | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Private operators, registered | AGCO and iGaming Ontario | 19+ |
| Alberta | Private operators, registered | AGLC; Play Alberta continues | 18+ |
| British Columbia | Government site | BCLC (PlayNow) | 19+ |
| Manitoba | Government site | PlayNow (with BCLC) | 18+ |
| Saskatchewan | Government site | PlayNow (SIGA) | 19+ |
| Quebec | Government site | Loto-Québec | 18+ |
| Atlantic provinces | Government site | Atlantic Lottery | 19+ |
Sources: agco.ca; igamingontario.ca; aglc.ca; playnow.com; lotoquebec.com; alc.ca.
Timeline
Sources: lotoquebec.com; igamingontario.ca; aglc.ca; PokerNews, July 2026.
Payments
General market information, not checked per casino.
| Method | What it is | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Interac e-Transfer | Bank transfer from a Canadian account. | The method most Canadian casino players use. |
| Visa and Mastercard | Debit and credit cards. | Some banks block gambling payments on credit cards. |
| E-wallets | Offered by many casinos. | E-wallet deposits are often excluded from bonuses. |
General market information. Methods per casino differ; check each casino's cashier.
Ranked for Canada
These casinos hold offshore licences (Curaçao, Kahnawà:ke, Malta). None is registered with iGaming Ontario or the AGLC, so they are not an option for players in Ontario or Alberta.
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
Gambling is run by the provinces under the Criminal Code. Ontario has licensed private online casinos since 4 April 2022 and Alberta since 13 July 2026; other provinces offer online casino games through government sites such as PlayNow and Loto-Québec.
19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
No. They are not registered with iGaming Ontario. Ontario players should choose a site on the AGCO register.
Alberta's regulated online market opened on 13 July 2026 under the AGLC. Operators without registration have until 13 October 2026 to leave.
ConnexOntario offers free, confidential help 24/7 on 1-866-531-2600.
Help
How to set deposit and time limits and spot the warning signs.
Responsible gaming →Where to find support and how self-exclusion works.
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