Online bookmakers in Canada

Market picture: who is legal and where

After the legalization of single bets in 2021, the online sports book in Canada works according to the provincial model:

Most provinces have state lottery operators with their own sports book: OLG PROLINE + (Ontario), PlayNow (British Columbia/Manitoba/Saskatchewan), Mise-o-jeu + (Quebec), PlayAlberta (Alberta), PRO • LINE Stadium (Atlantic).
Ontario has separately opened an online commercial marketplace: in addition to PROLINE +, dozens of private brands registered with AGCO and under contract with iGaming Ontario (iGO) are available. The official site catalog is supported on the iGO portal.

💡 Fact of scale: for 2024-25 financial year iGO reported CA $3. 20 billion GGR, of which betting revenue - CA $724 million. This confirms the maturity of the Ontarian ecosystem.

Short guide by province (online)

Ontario (ON): PROLINE++ licensed iGO sites (see official catalog; 50 operators and 80 + sites as of 19. 08. 2025). Advertising tightened: from 28. 02. 2024 is prohibited from using active athletes and limited to celebrities.

British Columbia/Manitoba/Saskatchewan: PlayNow. com - a single BCLC platform; single bets launched 27. 08. 2021 (in BC for the first year - $170 + million single-event rates). In Saskatchewan, online PlayNow started 3. 11. 2022.

Quebec (QC): Mise-o-jeu + (online and retail) is the official Loto-Québec sportbook.

Alberta (AB): PlayAlberta is the only legal online platform; single markets from 01. 09. 2021.

Atlantic (NB/NL/NS/PEI): PRO • LINE Stadium (ALC); Nova Scotia became the latest province to plug in "singles" 11. 02. 2022.

How to check the legality of a bookmaker (checklist)

1. Ontario: Open the iGaming Ontario catalog and make sure the site is listed there (the iGO logo in the basement of the page is a good signal).

2. The rest of the provinces: put only on the sites of provincial operators (PROLINE +, PlayNow, Mise-o-jeu +, PlayAlberta, PRO • LINE Stadium). Third-party domains not tied to a lottery corporation - not allowed.

3. News and Regulations: Legal sites have Responsible Gambling sections, CCM/geolocation, complaints/disputes, and in Ontario, links to AGCO standards.

What changed Bill C-218 (short)

FROM 27. 08. 2021 provinces received the right to offer bets on single events (single-event). It was on this day that PROLINE + and PlayNow launched with "singles"; PlayAlberta — с 01. 09. 2021. This is the starting point for modern Canadian online betting.

Bet types and markets (total minimum)

Line formats: moneyline/1X2, spread/pack-line/handicap, totals (including team), futures.

Live bets: winner/total along the way, "next goal/touchdown," props.

Players (props): points/shots in hockey, points/rebounds/assists in basketball, yards/touchdowns in football; in socker - goals/strikes/cards.

Superimposed parles (SGP/SGL): within one match (depends on the rules of a particular operator).

Factor format: decimal (default), fractional/American available.

Payments and KYC

Legal sites support online banking/Interac, bank cards and a range of wallets; registration includes verification of identity and age and verification of geolocation (you can only play physically while in a permitted jurisdiction - especially strictly in Ontario). Catalogs and official pages of operators emphasize this directly.

Advertising and responsibility (important to know)

In Ontario, from February 28, 2024, it is prohibited to use professional athletes in advertising iGaming; other celebrities/influencers are also limited. This reduces the "noise" of the promo and increases the role of RG instruments and UX.

How to choose a bookmaker (practice)

1. Jurisdiction → site selection. First, your province; then the official provider (or iGO directory in Ontario).

2. Line and margin. Compare the odds for several legal sites (in Ontario, the competition is higher - it's easier to find the best price).

3. Markets and live. Check for props, SGP, cashout and live line depth for your sports.

4. Payments and limits. Look for Interac/online banking, see withdrawal dates and set up deposit/time limits.

5. Support service and complaints. Legal sites have a clear escalation procedure and links to the regulator.

FAQ

Where is the list of all legal sites in Ontario?

On the portal iGaming Ontario - the official catalog of all operators and domains working under contract with iGO.

I'm in Quebec/BC/Alberta - which sites are mine?

Mise-o-jeu+ (QC), PlayNow (BC/MB/SK), PlayAlberta (AB), PRO•LINE Stadium (Atlantic). In Ontario, PROLINE + and licensed sites from the iGO catalog.

Why are there so many bookmakers in Ontario?

Because the province has opened an online commercial market under the supervision of AGCO/iGO - this is a separate model on top of the basic one adopted in the rest of Canada.

Are there restrictions in advertising?

Yes I did. In Ontario with 28. 02. 2024 there is a ban on the use of current athletes in iGaming advertising and additional restrictions for celebrity.

Legal online bookmakers in Canada are Ontario's provincial platforms and commercial cluster, verified through iGO catalogs and state corporation sites. Only bet on official operators, use Interac/online banking, set up limits and remember the rules of advertising and responsible play - this way you get a safe and predictable experience.