Provincial Gaming Across Canada
Outside Ontario and, from 2026, Alberta, legal online gambling in Canada runs through government-owned monopolies. Here is the map.
| Province / region | Legal online platform | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Many private operators (AGCO / iGaming Ontario) | Open, competitive |
| Alberta | Multiple operators (AGLC / Alberta iGaming Corp), from July 13, 2026 | Open, competitive |
| British Columbia | PlayNow (BCLC) | Monopoly |
| Quebec | EspaceJeux (Loto-Québec) | Monopoly |
| Manitoba / Saskatchewan | PlayNow (via BCLC partnership) | Monopoly |
| Atlantic Canada | Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) | Monopoly |
Platform names are the official provincial channels; model reflects whether private operators may compete. Verify current status with each provincial regulator.
OLG in Ontario
Ontario's provincial corporation, OLG, is one of the largest single contributors to provincial revenue: C$2.2B net profit to the province in FY2024–25 (FY2023–24: C$2.4B on C$4.7B revenue), across 30 casino facilities and 37 charitable gaming centres, plus lottery and its own digital site.
Source: Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) (FY2024–25).
Why the model matters
In a monopoly province, "market size" is essentially the provincial corporation's own figures. In an open market like Ontario's, size is the sum of many competing operators — which is why Ontario, and now Alberta, produce the richest public data.
Data reviewed: 2026-07-29.