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Ontario sports betting sites: the registered operators

Sports betting operators registered with the AGCO and operating under an agreement with iGaming Ontario, as the official list shows them on the date given. This page carries verified information; it contains no promotional offer, no inducement - the regulator forbids it, and so do we.

The registered operators

bet365

Registered - verified Oct 26, 2026

Registered entity Hillside (International Sports) ENC

AGCO / iGaming Ontario - See the official list

Licence statement - bet365
Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Visit ConnexOntario.ca or call 1-866-531-2600 for responsible gambling information. Registered Office Hillside (International Sports) ENC, registration number 119, Office 1/2373, Level G, Quantum House, 75 Abate Rigord Street, Ta' Xbiex XBX 1120, Malta. Hillside (International Sports) ENC is licensed and regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario with registration number OPIG1232411.

Licence numbers quoted: OPIG1232411

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Payment methods - bet365
  • INTERAC (Bank Transfer) Deposit: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $25000.00 · fee: no fees applied · time: Instant Withdrawal: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $25000.00 · time: 1-4 Hours
  • Debit Card Deposit: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $50000.00 · time: Instant Withdrawal: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $40000.00 · time: 1-4 Hours
  • Credit Card Deposit: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $50000.00 · fee: We do not charge for deposits made by Debit/Credit Card. However, please be aware that some card issuers consider betting transactions as "cash" payments and therefore may charge you a cash advance fee. · time: Instant Withdrawal: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $40000.00 · time: 1-4 Hours
  • Apple Pay (Credit/Debit Card) Deposit: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $50000.00 · time: Instant Withdrawal: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $40000.00 · time: Instant
  • Google Pay (Credit/Debit Card) Deposit: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $10000.00 · time: Instant Withdrawal: not stated on the page
  • PayPal (eWallet) Deposit: minimum: $40.00 · maximum: $12500.00 · time: Instant Withdrawal: minimum: $20.00 · maximum: $12500.00 · time: 1-4 Hours
  • Paysafecard (Prepaid Voucher/eWallet) Deposit: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $400.00 · time: Instant Withdrawal: not stated on the page
  • Bank Transfer Deposit: not stated on the page Withdrawal: minimum: $10.00 · maximum: $25000.00 · time: Within 12 Hours

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Products - bet365
All Sports · Live / In-Play · Cash Out (named in the Terms and Conditions) · Casino · Live Casino

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

No commercial link 19+ in Ontario. Play responsibly.

BetMGM

Registered - verified Oct 26, 2026

Registered entity BetMGM Canada Inc.

AGCO / iGaming Ontario - See the official list

Licence statement - BetMGM
We are licensed and regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission ("AGCO") as a Sports Wagering Operator pursuant to and in accordance with Ontario sports wagering and internet gaming regulations found in the Gaming Control Act, 1992 ("GCA") Regulation 78/12, Sections 3.8 and 3.9. Our internet sports betting platform is tested by an independent test laboratory approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission to provide an internet sports betting and gaming system that is fair and operates correctly. Must be 19+. Must be physically present in ON. Please Play Responsibly. If you have questions or concerns about your gambling or someone close to you, please contact ConnexOntario 24/7 via 1-866-531-2600, via text at 247247 or via chat at www.connexontario.ca to speak to an advisor free of charge.

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Payment methods - BetMGM
  • Visa Deposit: fee: No, we do not charge any fee for Visa deposits. However, in rare cases, credit card companies may charge cash advance fees that will appear on your credit card statement. · time: The transfer of funds to your account is reflected within one to two minutes. Withdrawal: fee: BetMGM does not charge fees for withdrawals to a credit card. · time: Debit/Prepaid: Within 24 hours (after internal review) / Credit: 1-3 business days (after internal review)
  • MasterCard Deposit: fee: No. However, card issuers may charge cash advance fees that will appear on your card statement. · time: within one to two minutes. Withdrawal: fee: BetMGM does not charge fees for withdrawals to a credit card.
  • PayPal Deposit: fee: There is no charge for deposits made using PayPal. · time: Takes 10-20 seconds to approve / instant […] 2-6 hours Withdrawal: time: Within 24 hours (after internal review)
  • Interac e-Transfer Deposit: fee: No, we do not charge any fees for Interac e-transfer deposits. · time: instantly or at times it make take upto 15 minutes depending upon your bank. Withdrawal: fee: No, we do not charge any fees for Interac e-transfer withdrawals. · time: approximately up to two business days (review) […] it will take 8 hours for the funds to appear in your bank account. / Within 24 hours (after internal review)
  • Online Banking Deposit: fee: There are no fees to use Online Banking option · time: within a couple of minutes Withdrawal: minimum: The minimum withdrawal amount that you can withdraw via Online Banking is $ 10.00 CAD · maximum: the maximum withdrawal amount is $ 50,000 CAD · time: approximately 24 hrs (review) […] within 2 business days / 2-4 business days (after internal review)
  • Bank Wire Transfer Deposit: fee: We don't charge anything, but the banks might. · time: can take anywhere from 2-5 business days. Withdrawal: time: approximately up to two business days (review) […] 3-5 business days.
  • Apple Pay Deposit: fee: There are no fees applied to deposits made via Apple Pay · time: The money will be transferred to your account instantly. Withdrawal: time: Can I withdraw to my Apple Pay account? No.
  • BetMGM Gift Card (TAPPP) Deposit: maximum: a cumulative deposit value not exceeding $250 per 7 calendar days; up to a maximum of five (5) cards · fee: No, there are no fees. · time: The deposit will occur instantly. Withdrawal: not stated on the page

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Products - BetMGM
Sports · Live · Cash Out / Auto Cash Out (named in the promotion terms) · Casino · Live Dealer

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

No commercial link 19+ in Ontario. Play responsibly.

FanDuel

Registered - verified Oct 26, 2026

Registered entity FanDuel Canada ULC

AGCO / iGaming Ontario - See the official list

Licence statement - FanDuel
© FanDuel Canada ULC, 2026. Please play responsibly. 19+ and physically located in Ontario. If you have questions or concerns about your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you, please contact ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 to speak to an advisor, free of charge or go to ConnexOntario.ca. This site has been authorized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for use by registered users physically present in Ontario. Persons under 19 are not permitted to engage in online sports and casino wagering in Ontario. License Number: OPIG1234013. All FanDuel Canada wagers and deposits are listed exclusively in CAD.

Licence numbers quoted: OPIG1234013

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Payment methods - FanDuel
Not found on the operator's pages opened on that date.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Products - FanDuel
Sportsbook · Live now / live in-play betting · Casino · Live Dealer Games

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

No commercial link 19+ in Ontario. Play responsibly.

Sports Interaction

Registered - verified Oct 26, 2026

Registered entity ElectraWorks Maple Limited

AGCO / iGaming Ontario - See the official list

Licence statement - Sports Interaction
Sports Interaction is operated by ElectraWorks Maple Limited acting as agent of iGaming Ontario. ElectraWorks Maple Limited is licensed and regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario www.agco.ca under license number OPIG1242525. Our internet sports betting platform is tested by an independent test laboratory approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission to provide an internet sports betting and gaming system that is fair and operates correctly. Must be 19+. Must be physically present in ON. Please Play Responsibly. If you have questions or concerns about your gambling or someone close to you, please contact ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 to speak to an advisor, free of charge.

Licence numbers quoted: OPIG1242525

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Payment methods - Sports Interaction
  • Interac e-transfer Deposit: fee: No, we do not charge any fees for Interac e-transfer deposits. · time: Once you complete the payment in your online banking page, money will be transferred to your account instantly or at times it make take upto 15 minutes depending upon your bank. Withdrawal: fee: No, we do not charge any fees for Interac e-transfer withdrawals. · time: All withdrawals are first approved by our internal review team, which will take up to two business days. Once we have processed your withdrawal, it will take 1-3 business days for the funds to appear in your bank account.
  • Visa Deposit: fee: No, we do not charge any fee for Visa deposits. However, in rare cases, companies may charge cash advance fees that will appear on your credit card statement. This fee does not go to Sports Interaction. · time: The transfer of funds to your account is reflected within one to two minutes. Withdrawal: time: Once a withdrawal request has been made it will typically take up to 5 hours to reach your bank account (Visa Direct Payouts / 'Faster Funds', eligible Visa Debit and Prepaid cards only)
  • MasterCard Deposit: fee: No, we do not charge any fee for Mastercard deposits. However, in rare cases, companies may charge cash advance fees that will appear on your credit card statement. This fee does not go to Sports Interaction. · time: The transfer of funds to your account is reflected within one to two minutes. Withdrawal: not stated on the page
  • AMEX Deposit: fee: No, we do not charge any fee for AMEX deposits. · time: The transfer of funds to your account is reflected within one to two minutes. Withdrawal: time: AMEX doesn't support withdrawals.
  • Apple Pay Deposit: fee: There are no fees applied to deposits made via Apple Pay to any online betting site which accepts the digital wallet as a deposit method. · time: The money will be transferred within 1-3 business days. Withdrawal: time: No, Apple Pay does not support withdrawals in Canada.
  • Bank Wire Transfer Deposit: not stated on the page Withdrawal: minimum: The minimum withdrawal amount that you can withdraw via Bank Wire Transfer is 10 CAD · maximum: the maximum withdrawal amount is 100000 CAD · fee: We don't charge anything, but the banks might. · time: approximately up to two business days (review) then 3-5 business days
  • Bank Transfer (domestic) Deposit: time: this can take anywhere from 1-4 business days depending on the processing time at your bank Withdrawal: fee: We do not charge a transaction fee for withdrawals via Bank Transfer. · time: Once approved your withdrawal will be credited to your bank account within 3-5 business days.
  • paysafecard Deposit: fee: There is no charge for deposits made using paysafecard. · time: The money will be transferred to your account instantly. Withdrawal: time: Yes, to withdraw using Paysafecard you need to have made a successful deposit with your paysafecard account. [...] The amount of your withdrawal will be sent electronically to your Paysafecard account after our internal procedure has been completed.
  • Online Banking (paywithmybank / Instant Banking) Deposit: fee: There are no fees to use Online Banking option · time: The funds will be transferred to your account within a couple of minutes once you have successfully made your payment. Withdrawal: minimum: The minimum withdrawal amount that you can withdraw via Online Banking is $ 10.00 CAD · maximum: the maximum withdrawal amount is $ 50,000 CAD · time: approximately 24 hrs (review) then within 2 business days

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

Products - Sports Interaction
Sports · Live (in-play) · Virtual Soccer, Virtual Football, Virtual Basketball · Casino · Live Casino

Verified Oct 24, 2026 · Source

No commercial link 19+ in Ontario. Play responsibly.

theScore Bet

Registered - verified Oct 26, 2026

Registered entity Score Media and Gaming Inc.

AGCO / iGaming Ontario - See the official list

Licence statement - theScore Bet
Please play responsibly. Alberta (18+) and Ontario (19+) only. If gambling is affecting your mental health or well-being, 211 Alberta is here to help. Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca. In Ontario, visit ConnexOntario.ca or call 1-866-531-2600 or text CONNEX to 247247. Standard message and data rates may apply. Copyright © 2026 theScore Bet. All Rights Reserved.

This statement is the operator’s for all its Canadian markets; in Ontario, the legal age is 19 and the help line is ConnexOntario.

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · due for re-verification · Source

Payment methods - theScore Bet
  • Debit Card Deposit: maximum: Limits may be imposed by the bank · time: Instant Withdrawal: maximum: Limits may be imposed by the bank · time: Instant
  • Credit Card Deposit: maximum: Limits may be imposed by the bank · time: Instant Withdrawal: not stated on the page
  • Instant Bank Transfer (Trustly) Deposit: maximum: $10,000 max per transaction · time: Instant Withdrawal: maximum: $50,000 max per transaction · time: Instant
  • Apple Pay Deposit: maximum: Limits may be imposed by the bank · time: Instant Withdrawal: not stated on the page
  • PayPal Deposit: maximum: PayPal decides limits · time: Instant Withdrawal: maximum: Limits decided by PayPal · time: Instant
  • Skrill Deposit: maximum: $2000 w/ account verification; Up to $250k per transaction after completing additional verification · time: Instant Withdrawal: maximum: No limits · time: Instant
  • Venmo Deposit: maximum: No limits · time: Instant Withdrawal: maximum: No limits · time: Instant
  • Interac Online Banking (CA) Deposit: maximum: Limit imposed by banking institution. (Interac Limit Max $25,000) · time: Max time limit: 30mins Withdrawal: not stated on the page
  • Interac e-Transfer Deposit: maximum: $10,000 Max Limit · time: Instant Withdrawal: maximum: Limit imposed by banking institution ($25,000 Interac Max) · time: Max time limit: 30mins
  • Bank Account EFT Deposit: not stated on the page Withdrawal: maximum: Limit imposed by bank · time: Instant
  • Wire Transfer Deposit: minimum: $10,000 minimum deposit · time: Varies – typically within 24 hours Withdrawal: minimum: $50,000 minimum · time: Varies – typically within 24 hours

Quoted from the operator’s page, as published.

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · Source

Products - theScore Bet
theScore Sportsbook · In-play betting · Cash Out · Live streaming (more than 150,000 live sporting events) · theScore Casino · Live Dealer (Evolution) · Download on the App Store · Get It on Google Play

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · due for re-verification · Source

No commercial link 19+ in Ontario. Play responsibly.

How we compare them

  • Licence first: an operator enters the list only once its registration has been read on the official iGaming Ontario and AGCO register, on a date shown.
  • NHL markets: what the operator states it offers on hockey, as its own pages put it, quoted and dated.
  • Payment methods: deposit and withdrawal, in the operator’s words, with minimums, fees and times when published.
  • Never by promotion: the Ontario rule forbids advertising them outside the operator’s own site, and this page carries none.

Deposit methods compared

OperatorDeposit methodsInteracbank transferMinimum depositRead on
bet365 7 listednamed, no deposit terms$10 Oct 24, 2026
BetMGM 8 listedlistednot printed Oct 24, 2026
FanDuel No public payment page (searched Oct 24, 2026)
Sports Interaction 8 listedlisted$10 Oct 24, 2026
theScore Bet 10 listedlistednot printed Oct 25, 2026

"-" means the method is not on the payment page we read, not that the operator refuses it. "named, no deposit terms": the operator names the method on its payment page without its deposit terms; it is left out of the count.

Verdict: which one fits how you pay

We have not opened an account at any of these operators, so there is no score and no winner here. What their own pages say points one way or another depending on how you move money:

  • Paying with Interac: bet365, BetMGM, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet list it for deposits.
  • Paying with bank transfer: BetMGM, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet list it for deposits.
  • The widest choice of deposit methods: theScore Bet, 10 on its payment page.
  • A minimum deposit printed on the page: bet365, $10.
  • A minimum deposit printed on the page: Sports Interaction, $10.
  • No public payment page: FanDuel (searched, nothing published).

How we check an operator, and what we have not done →

Newly registered operators

  • bet365 added to the list, licence verified Oct 26, 2026.
  • BetMGM added to the list, licence verified Oct 26, 2026.
  • FanDuel added to the list, licence verified Oct 26, 2026.
  • Sports Interaction added to the list, licence verified Oct 26, 2026.
  • theScore Bet added to the list, licence verified Oct 26, 2026.

The rules

The verified market facts for Ontario, each with its official source and verification date, as the feed publishes them.

Regulator
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO / CAJO in French). It administers the Gaming Control Act, 1992 and Regulation 78/12, and sets the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming that bind all registered igaming operators and suppliers. To regulate the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and private cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Conductor and manager of the igaming market
iGaming Ontario (iGO), a provincial agency established July 2021 as a subsidiary of the AGCO and an independent agency since May 2025 (iGaming Ontario Act proclaimed 12 May 2025). iGO conducts and manages online gaming offered through registered private operators (not OLG.ca, run by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation). To conduct and manage igaming in Ontario provided through regulated private igaming operators.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Legal age for online gaming
19 iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

Quoted from iGaming Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Governing law
Gaming Control Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 24) - the Ontario statute the AGCO administers: it registers suppliers and gaming assistants, lets the Registrar set standards and requirements, and names iGaming Ontario as a conductor of lottery schemes. Consolidation in force: 12 May 2025; last amendment 2024, c. 20, Sched. 9, s. 31. Gaming Control Act, 1992 S.O. 1992, CHAPTER 24 CURRENT Consolidation period: May 12, 2025 - e-Laws currency date (September 16, 2026) Last amendment: 2024, c. 20, Sched. 9, s. 31.

Quoted from Government of Ontario (e-Laws), as published.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · Source - Government of Ontario (e-Laws)

Official register of registered operators
iGaming Ontario publishes the directory of all registered and approved operators and their sites. Each entry lists the operator's legal entity, its site URL(s) and the product classes offered (Casino, Sports Betting, Poker, Bingo, Betting Exchange). As read on 2026-09-16 it lists the sports-betting brands relevant to Blue Line Picks, including bet365 (Hillside (International Sports) ENC), DraftKings (Crown DK CAN Ltd.), FanDuel (FanDuel Canada ULC), BetMGM, Betano, theScore Bet, PointsBet, Betway, Sports Interaction, Pinnacle, NorthStar Bets, Hard Rock Bet, TonyBet, BetVictor, bwin, BetRivers and others.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Provincial self-exclusion program
BetGuard (betguard.ca) - Ontario's centralized self-exclusion tool, launched by iGaming Ontario on 14 May 2026. A person 19+ opts out of all Ontario-regulated online gaming sites (including OLG's) through one portal, for 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or a custom term; opted-out players cannot access or open accounts and receive no direct marketing. iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

Quoted from iGaming Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

How a player complains about a regulated igaming site
Complain to the gaming site first and wait for its formal decision (up to 90 days); then, if a regulated site is thought to have broken the rules, file a complaint with the AGCO through the iAGCO online service. The AGCO acknowledges within about 2 business days, a compliance review takes up to 5 weeks, a complex review 3 to 6 months. The AGCO can issue warnings, suspensions or monetary penalties, but cannot recover a player s money. Making a complaint to the AGCO won’t resolve your dispute with an internet gaming site. We can’t get your money back or make a gaming site give you your money back.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Responsible-gambling / support helpline
ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600 - Ontario's free, confidential helpline for mental health, addictions and problem gambling, running 24/7, 365 days a year, with support in multiple languages.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - ConnexOntario

Advertising rule - audience protection (Registrar's Standards 2.03)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.03: advertising must not target underage, high-risk or self-excluded persons, must not include minors, and must not use cartoon figures, role models, social media influencers, celebrities or entertainers likely to appeal to minors, nor active or retired athletes (except solely to advocate responsible gambling). Advertising, marketing materials and communications shall not target high-risk, underage, Self-Excluded Persons, or Centrally Self-Excluded Persons to participate in lottery schemes, shall not include underage individuals, and shall not knowingly be communicated or sent to high-risk players.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Advertising rule - truthful marketing (Registrar's Standards 2.04)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.04: marketing must be truthful and not misleading - it must not present gaming as an alternative to employment, a financial investment or a requirement for financial security, must not make false promises or present winning as the probable outcome, and must not encourage play to recover past losses. Marketing, including advertising and promotions, shall be truthful, shall not mislead players or misrepresent products.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Advertising rule - inducements, bonuses and credits (Registrar's Standards 2.05)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.05: public advertising of gambling inducements, bonuses and credits is prohibited; they may be communicated only on an operator's own gaming site and through direct marketing after active player consent. This is the rule under which Blue Line Picks carries no bonus or offer content. Advertising and marketing materials that communicate gambling inducements, bonuses and credits are prohibited, except on an operator's gaming site and through direct advertising and marketing, after receiving active player consent.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Tax on gambling winnings for a recreational player
Gambling and betting winnings of a recreational (non-business) player are not subject to tax: they are windfalls, not income from a source. Such winnings become taxable business income only where the person is carrying on the business of gambling (e.g. bookmaking, or operating a gambling establishment). Per CRA, even regular and systematic gambling is not, by itself, a commercial activity except in exceptional cases (skill/inside knowledge). An individual’s gambling activities may result in taxable business income or a business loss. This will be the case if the gambling activities constitute a source of income (that is, carrying on the business of gambling).

Quoted from Canada Revenue Agency, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Canada Revenue Agency

See the official list

Frequently asked questions

What is the legal age to bet online in Ontario?

19. That is the age set for regulated online gaming in Ontario; this site is intended for those aged 19 and over.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Which betting sites are licensed in Ontario?

Blue Line Picks lists 5 operators found on the iGaming Ontario register, checked on Oct 26, 2026: bet365, BetMGM, FanDuel, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet.

Which betting sites accept Interac?

bet365, BetMGM, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet list Interac for deposits on the payment pages we read. The others do not, or their payment pages have not been read yet.

Which betting site has the most deposit methods?

theScore Bet, with 10 deposit methods on its payment page, read on Oct 25, 2026.

What is the minimum deposit at bet365?

$10, according to its payment page, read on Oct 24, 2026.

What is the minimum deposit at Sports Interaction?

$10, according to its payment page, read on Oct 24, 2026.

Best Ontario Sports Betting Sites: AGCO Register and the Rules

Published Oct 23, 2026

The best Ontario sports betting sites are the ones on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) register, authorized by iGaming Ontario to run sports betting on the province's private market. bet365, BetMGM, FanDuel, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet are among the brands listed there under the sports betting category, as of 2026-09-16. Other licensees are on that same list, each tied to the legal entity behind the brand. The register is the benchmark here, not a leaderboard.

On Blue Line Picks, a hockey site built for Ontario bettors, that starting point never moves: registration comes before anything else.

What are Ontario's sports betting regulations?

The AGCO administers the Gaming Control Act, 1992 and sets the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, which bind every operator and supplier registered in this market. The legal age for online betting in Ontario is 19, and no site registered here opens an account below that age.

In Ontario, online gaming advertising is governed by the AGCO's Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. Standard 2.05 prohibits advertising gambling inducements, bonuses and credits, except on an operator's own gaming site and through direct marketing after a player's active consent. That is why this site shows no offers and no bonuses. Standard 2.04 requires truthful marketing: it never presents gambling as an alternative to employment, a financial investment or a way to recover losses. Standard 2.03 prohibits targeting minors and high-risk players, and keeps active or retired athletes out of advertising, except to promote responsible gambling.

A player who wants a break can register with BetGuard, the centralized self-exclusion tool iGaming Ontario launched on 14 May 2026. From age 19, it covers every provincially regulated online gaming site for six months, one year, five years or a custom term, and blocks account access for that period. ConnexOntario answers at 1-866-531-2600, a free, confidential line open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with support in multiple languages.

What counts as an Ontario sportsbook?

An Ontario sportsbook only operates legally when it is conducted and managed by iGaming Ontario, the provincial agency established in July 2021 as an AGCO subsidiary and made an independent agency on 12 May 2025. iGaming Ontario oversees the registered private operators; OLG.ca sits outside that structure, run instead by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

iGaming Ontario's register lists, brand by brand, the legal entity running it and the product classes on offer: sports betting, casino, poker, bingo or betting exchange. bet365, BetMGM, FanDuel, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet appear there under sports betting, as of 2026-09-16. For every other registered brand, that register stays the only source worth checking.

A dispute with a sportsbook starts with the operator, which has up to 90 days to issue a formal decision. If a regulated site appears to have broken the rules, the next step is a complaint to the AGCO through its iAGCO online service: acknowledgment arrives in about two business days, a compliance review takes up to five weeks, and a complex case runs three to six months. The AGCO can issue a warning, a suspension or a monetary penalty, but it cannot get a player's money back.

For a recreational bettor, winnings sit outside the tax net: the Canada Revenue Agency treats them as a windfall rather than income, unless the activity turns into a business such as bookmaking.

Facts cited

Regulator
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO / CAJO in French). It administers the Gaming Control Act, 1992 and Regulation 78/12, and sets the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming that bind all registered igaming operators and suppliers. To regulate the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and private cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Conductor and manager of the igaming market
iGaming Ontario (iGO), a provincial agency established July 2021 as a subsidiary of the AGCO and an independent agency since May 2025 (iGaming Ontario Act proclaimed 12 May 2025). iGO conducts and manages online gaming offered through registered private operators (not OLG.ca, run by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation). To conduct and manage igaming in Ontario provided through regulated private igaming operators.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Legal age for online gaming
19 iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

Quoted from iGaming Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Official register of registered operators
iGaming Ontario publishes the directory of all registered and approved operators and their sites. Each entry lists the operator's legal entity, its site URL(s) and the product classes offered (Casino, Sports Betting, Poker, Bingo, Betting Exchange). As read on 2026-09-16 it lists the sports-betting brands relevant to Blue Line Picks, including bet365 (Hillside (International Sports) ENC), DraftKings (Crown DK CAN Ltd.), FanDuel (FanDuel Canada ULC), BetMGM, Betano, theScore Bet, PointsBet, Betway, Sports Interaction, Pinnacle, NorthStar Bets, Hard Rock Bet, TonyBet, BetVictor, bwin, BetRivers and others.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Advertising rule - audience protection (Registrar's Standards 2.03)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.03: advertising must not target underage, high-risk or self-excluded persons, must not include minors, and must not use cartoon figures, role models, social media influencers, celebrities or entertainers likely to appeal to minors, nor active or retired athletes (except solely to advocate responsible gambling). Advertising, marketing materials and communications shall not target high-risk, underage, Self-Excluded Persons, or Centrally Self-Excluded Persons to participate in lottery schemes, shall not include underage individuals, and shall not knowingly be communicated or sent to high-risk players.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Advertising rule - truthful marketing (Registrar's Standards 2.04)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.04: marketing must be truthful and not misleading - it must not present gaming as an alternative to employment, a financial investment or a requirement for financial security, must not make false promises or present winning as the probable outcome, and must not encourage play to recover past losses. Marketing, including advertising and promotions, shall be truthful, shall not mislead players or misrepresent products.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Advertising rule - inducements, bonuses and credits (Registrar's Standards 2.05)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.05: public advertising of gambling inducements, bonuses and credits is prohibited; they may be communicated only on an operator's own gaming site and through direct marketing after active player consent. This is the rule under which Blue Line Picks carries no bonus or offer content. Advertising and marketing materials that communicate gambling inducements, bonuses and credits are prohibited, except on an operator's gaming site and through direct advertising and marketing, after receiving active player consent.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Responsible-gambling / support helpline
ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600 - Ontario's free, confidential helpline for mental health, addictions and problem gambling, running 24/7, 365 days a year, with support in multiple languages.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - ConnexOntario

Provincial self-exclusion program
BetGuard (betguard.ca) - Ontario's centralized self-exclusion tool, launched by iGaming Ontario on 14 May 2026. A person 19+ opts out of all Ontario-regulated online gaming sites (including OLG's) through one portal, for 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or a custom term; opted-out players cannot access or open accounts and receive no direct marketing. iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

Quoted from iGaming Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Tax on gambling winnings for a recreational player
Gambling and betting winnings of a recreational (non-business) player are not subject to tax: they are windfalls, not income from a source. Such winnings become taxable business income only where the person is carrying on the business of gambling (e.g. bookmaking, or operating a gambling establishment). Per CRA, even regular and systematic gambling is not, by itself, a commercial activity except in exceptional cases (skill/inside knowledge). An individual’s gambling activities may result in taxable business income or a business loss. This will be the case if the gambling activities constitute a source of income (that is, carrying on the business of gambling).

Quoted from Canada Revenue Agency, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Canada Revenue Agency

Governing law
Gaming Control Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 24) - the Ontario statute the AGCO administers: it registers suppliers and gaming assistants, lets the Registrar set standards and requirements, and names iGaming Ontario as a conductor of lottery schemes. Consolidation in force: 12 May 2025; last amendment 2024, c. 20, Sched. 9, s. 31. Gaming Control Act, 1992 S.O. 1992, CHAPTER 24 CURRENT Consolidation period: May 12, 2025 - e-Laws currency date (September 16, 2026) Last amendment: 2024, c. 20, Sched. 9, s. 31.

Quoted from Government of Ontario (e-Laws), as published.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · Source - Government of Ontario (e-Laws)

How a player complains about a regulated igaming site
Complain to the gaming site first and wait for its formal decision (up to 90 days); then, if a regulated site is thought to have broken the rules, file a complaint with the AGCO through the iAGCO online service. The AGCO acknowledges within about 2 business days, a compliance review takes up to 5 weeks, a complex review 3 to 6 months. The AGCO can issue warnings, suspensions or monetary penalties, but cannot recover a player s money. Making a complaint to the AGCO won’t resolve your dispute with an internet gaming site. We can’t get your money back or make a gaming site give you your money back.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Ontario Betting Apps: How to Tell Which Ones Are Actually Licensed

Published Oct 28, 2026

What makes a betting app legal in Ontario?

A betting app is legal in Ontario once its operator is registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and offers its product through iGaming Ontario (iGO), the provincial agency that has managed the private market since July 2021. Ontario is the only province where a bettor picks among several registered private operators rather than one government site. Registered brands include bet365, BetMGM, FanDuel, Sports Interaction and theScore Bet. iGaming Ontario's own register, checked as of 2026-09-16, lists every approved operator and site. It also states the products each one offers.

Who regulates these apps?

The AGCO administers the Gaming Control Act, 1992, Ontario's gaming statute. It also sets the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, which bind every registered operator and supplier. iGaming Ontario, an independent agency since its own act was proclaimed on 12 May 2025, conducts and manages the gaming these private operators offer. OLG.ca, the public site, sits outside this private market.

How do we check an app is on the register?

iGaming Ontario's register lists, for each operator, the legal entity behind it and the site's address. It also states the products on offer, whether sports betting, casino, poker, bingo or a betting exchange. A quick search of the register before opening an account beats judging an app by its homepage alone.

What is the legal age to bet on an Ontario app?

The legal age for online gaming in Ontario is 19, as iGaming Ontario states it.

Why doesn't this site show any incentives or promotions?

In Ontario, online gaming advertising is governed by the AGCO's Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. Standard 2.05 prohibits advertising gambling inducements, bonuses and credits, except on an operator's own gaming site and through direct marketing after a player's active consent. That is why this site shows no offers and no bonuses. Standard 2.04 requires truthful marketing: it never presents gambling as an alternative to employment, a financial investment or a way to recover losses. Standard 2.03 prohibits targeting minors and high-risk players, and keeps active or retired athletes out of advertising, except to promote responsible gambling.

What if we want to limit or stop betting on these apps?

BetGuard (betguard.ca) launched through iGaming Ontario on 14 May 2026. It lets anyone 19 or older opt out of every Ontario-regulated gaming site in one step. The exclusion runs for six months, one year, five years, or a custom term. ConnexOntario answers at 1-866-531-2600, around the clock, every day of the year, in multiple languages.

Are winnings from a betting app taxed?

For a recreational player, gambling winnings are not taxable income. The Canada Revenue Agency treats them as a windfall. That changes only where the gambling itself amounts to running a business.

What if something goes wrong with an app?

A bettor first complains to the site itself, which has up to 90 days to issue its decision. If the complaint is about a rule breach, the next step is a complaint to the AGCO through its iAGCO service. An acknowledgement arrives within about two business days. A standard review takes up to five weeks, a complex one three to six months. The AGCO can warn, suspend or fine an operator, but it cannot get a player's money back.

Facts cited

Regulator
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO / CAJO in French). It administers the Gaming Control Act, 1992 and Regulation 78/12, and sets the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming that bind all registered igaming operators and suppliers. To regulate the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and private cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Conductor and manager of the igaming market
iGaming Ontario (iGO), a provincial agency established July 2021 as a subsidiary of the AGCO and an independent agency since May 2025 (iGaming Ontario Act proclaimed 12 May 2025). iGO conducts and manages online gaming offered through registered private operators (not OLG.ca, run by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation). To conduct and manage igaming in Ontario provided through regulated private igaming operators.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Official register of registered operators
iGaming Ontario publishes the directory of all registered and approved operators and their sites. Each entry lists the operator's legal entity, its site URL(s) and the product classes offered (Casino, Sports Betting, Poker, Bingo, Betting Exchange). As read on 2026-09-16 it lists the sports-betting brands relevant to Blue Line Picks, including bet365 (Hillside (International Sports) ENC), DraftKings (Crown DK CAN Ltd.), FanDuel (FanDuel Canada ULC), BetMGM, Betano, theScore Bet, PointsBet, Betway, Sports Interaction, Pinnacle, NorthStar Bets, Hard Rock Bet, TonyBet, BetVictor, bwin, BetRivers and others.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Legal age for online gaming
19 iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

Quoted from iGaming Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Advertising rule - inducements, bonuses and credits (Registrar's Standards 2.05)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.05: public advertising of gambling inducements, bonuses and credits is prohibited; they may be communicated only on an operator's own gaming site and through direct marketing after active player consent. This is the rule under which Blue Line Picks carries no bonus or offer content. Advertising and marketing materials that communicate gambling inducements, bonuses and credits are prohibited, except on an operator's gaming site and through direct advertising and marketing, after receiving active player consent.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Advertising rule - truthful marketing (Registrar's Standards 2.04)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.04: marketing must be truthful and not misleading - it must not present gaming as an alternative to employment, a financial investment or a requirement for financial security, must not make false promises or present winning as the probable outcome, and must not encourage play to recover past losses. Marketing, including advertising and promotions, shall be truthful, shall not mislead players or misrepresent products.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Advertising rule - audience protection (Registrar's Standards 2.03)
Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.03: advertising must not target underage, high-risk or self-excluded persons, must not include minors, and must not use cartoon figures, role models, social media influencers, celebrities or entertainers likely to appeal to minors, nor active or retired athletes (except solely to advocate responsible gambling). Advertising, marketing materials and communications shall not target high-risk, underage, Self-Excluded Persons, or Centrally Self-Excluded Persons to participate in lottery schemes, shall not include underage individuals, and shall not knowingly be communicated or sent to high-risk players.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Provincial self-exclusion program
BetGuard (betguard.ca) - Ontario's centralized self-exclusion tool, launched by iGaming Ontario on 14 May 2026. A person 19+ opts out of all Ontario-regulated online gaming sites (including OLG's) through one portal, for 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or a custom term; opted-out players cannot access or open accounts and receive no direct marketing. iGaming Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of BetGuard, a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.

Quoted from iGaming Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - iGaming Ontario

Responsible-gambling / support helpline
ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600 - Ontario's free, confidential helpline for mental health, addictions and problem gambling, running 24/7, 365 days a year, with support in multiple languages.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - ConnexOntario

Tax on gambling winnings for a recreational player
Gambling and betting winnings of a recreational (non-business) player are not subject to tax: they are windfalls, not income from a source. Such winnings become taxable business income only where the person is carrying on the business of gambling (e.g. bookmaking, or operating a gambling establishment). Per CRA, even regular and systematic gambling is not, by itself, a commercial activity except in exceptional cases (skill/inside knowledge). An individual’s gambling activities may result in taxable business income or a business loss. This will be the case if the gambling activities constitute a source of income (that is, carrying on the business of gambling).

Quoted from Canada Revenue Agency, as published.

Verified Sep 16, 2026 · Source - Canada Revenue Agency

How a player complains about a regulated igaming site
Complain to the gaming site first and wait for its formal decision (up to 90 days); then, if a regulated site is thought to have broken the rules, file a complaint with the AGCO through the iAGCO online service. The AGCO acknowledges within about 2 business days, a compliance review takes up to 5 weeks, a complex review 3 to 6 months. The AGCO can issue warnings, suspensions or monetary penalties, but cannot recover a player s money. Making a complaint to the AGCO won’t resolve your dispute with an internet gaming site. We can’t get your money back or make a gaming site give you your money back.

Quoted from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as published.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · Source - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Governing law
Gaming Control Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 24) - the Ontario statute the AGCO administers: it registers suppliers and gaming assistants, lets the Registrar set standards and requirements, and names iGaming Ontario as a conductor of lottery schemes. Consolidation in force: 12 May 2025; last amendment 2024, c. 20, Sched. 9, s. 31. Gaming Control Act, 1992 S.O. 1992, CHAPTER 24 CURRENT Consolidation period: May 12, 2025 - e-Laws currency date (September 16, 2026) Last amendment: 2024, c. 20, Sched. 9, s. 31.

Quoted from Government of Ontario (e-Laws), as published.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · Source - Government of Ontario (e-Laws)

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