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OntarioBets.com covers regulated online gambling in Ontario with the latest news, expert reviews, and in-depth research.
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At OntarioBets, you will find independent reviews of the best legal, licensed, and regulated online casinos and sportsbooks in Ontario.
You will not find any offshore or unregulated sites. This guarantees the utmost safety and fair house rules so you can focus completely on having fun gambling online.
We are enthusiastic gamblers and have been in the industry for decades. We have high standards and know what to look for in an operator and we will not settle for less. Every review is based on the experience of Ontario players, and each casino or betting site that we review has been vetted by iGaming Ontario (fully licensed and legal in Ontario).
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Our team covers the latest Ontario iGaming news by interviewing industry players, researching and verifying stories, and reporting what we find.
OntarioBets.com: Why Trust Us
We believe YOU deserve to gamble with confidence. We believe WE deserve to gamble with confidence. After all, we are passionate fans, just like you, and you shouldn't have to wonder if you're going to get paid when you win.
OntarioBets.com is a team of 37 (and growing) experts that cover the Ontario iGaming market.
Our talented team of writers, editors, testers, and analysts has an average of 8 years in the industry. So as of now, we have a total of 296 years covering online and retail gambling.
With all of that experience, our team has collectively earned quite a reputation for providing honest reviews.
As a result, thousands of Ontarians trust OntarioBets.com to recommend the best online gambling sites every month.
In addition to independent reviews, we stay on top of the industry to keep you in the loop. We cover everything from the latest news and updates about the Ontario iGaming market to analysis of betting odds for the most popular events.
How Ontario Online Gambling is Changing in 2025
Based on the latest January 2025 data from iGO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario), Ontario's online gambling market continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and evolution. These exclusive insights reveal the current state and future direction of online gambling in Canada's most populous province.
Key Market Statistics:
- Record-Breaking Total Wagers: Ontario players wagered a massive $7.84 billion in January 2025 alone, making it one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in North America.
- Revenue Distribution Reveals Player Preferences: While online casinos represent 70% of all revenue ($230.4 million), sports betting is showing the most dramatic growth with a 134% month-over-month increase in revenue ($91.9 million), indicating shifting player interests.
- Player Participation at All-Time High: The market now engages 1.1 million active player accounts monthly, with each player spending an average of $297 per month (up 13% from December).
- Product Diversity Evolving: The casino-to-sports betting revenue ratio stands at approximately 2.5:1, significantly lower than the 3:1 ratio seen in early 2024, demonstrating sports betting's growing importance in the market.
- Social Gaming Impact: Socially-oriented platforms like Casino Time are shifting gameplay patterns, with metrics showing higher player retention rates (8% monthly growth) compared to traditional online casinos.
Predictions for Ontario's 2025 Gambling Landscape
Prediction #1: The Social Revolution in Online Gambling
Casino Time's launch has catalyzed a broader industry shift toward more social gambling experiences. Their integration of community features, interactive chat functionality, and their introduction of the first regulated access to Bingo Blast in Canada demonstrates how the market is moving beyond solitary gameplay. I expect 2025 will see most major operators introducing similar social elements to compete.
Prediction #2: Consolidation Through Specialized Offerings
The current market supports 40+ operators, but we expect significant consolidation by year-end 2025. Operators with specialized, differentiated offerings (like Casino Time's community-oriented approach or those with exclusive game partnerships) will likely acquire smaller generic platforms. Don't be surprised if the top 5 operators control 80% of market share by Q4 2025, up from approximately 65% currently.
Prediction #3: Sports Betting Growth Will Outpace Casino Games
The dramatic 134% month-over-month growth in sports betting revenue signals a transformation in Ontario's online gambling landscape. With major league partnerships, integrated streaming options, and increasingly sophisticated in-play betting options, I expect sports betting to reach near-parity with casino revenue by late 2025—a significant shift from the casino-dominated market of previous years.
Prediction #4: Charitable Component Integration
Following Casino Time's model of contributing proceeds back to the community, I expect a minimum of 30% of Ontario operators to introduce similar charitable components by mid-2025. This approach not only addresses regulatory pressures but builds goodwill with players who increasingly value social responsibility in their entertainment choices.
Prediction #5: Mobile-First Innovation
With mobile now accounting for 87% of all online gambling activity in Ontario (up from 78% in 2024), the technological gap between desktop and mobile experiences will close completely. I expect to see mobile-exclusive features and games by Q3 2025.
"For Ontario gamblers, these trends signal several positive developments: more social engagement options, better mobile experiences, more diverse game offerings, and greater integration of responsible gambling tools."
How Ontario's Market Compares To Others
Ontario is the only province with a fully-regulated open market. The AGCO licences online casinos, and iGO oversees the private gaming companies. This is in stark contrast to the lottery-run monopoly model in other provinces, meaning online casino games are only available through government-owned platforms.
Ontario brought in over $3 billion in iGaming revenue in 2024, while top U.S. states Michigan ($2.9 billion USD), New Jersey ($2.4 billion USD) and Pennsylvania ($2.2 billion USD) were ahead of the province when accounting for conversion. Ontario earns more gambling revenue than European nations of similar size and is actually closer to countries like Spain – which has triple the population.
Ontario is the most competitive market in North America, with more licenced operators than any U.S. state, but has fewer operators than comparable markets in Europe. While bonuses are not advertised to gamblers in Ontario, we have the unique benefit of being able to choose from over 80 licenced gaming websites – and no tax on winnings.
Gambling Resources From OntarioBets.com
OntarioBets.com will keep you updated on the latest operators to enter the market with product reviews, and we continuously test existing operators to make sure that we are always recommending the best products in the market. Since there are so many options in Ontario, use these guides as a starting point to compare and contrast each operator.
If you want more information on a specific brand, we also have individual reviews for every brand available in the market linked throughout each of these guides.
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Responsible Gambling
Ontario takes responsible gambling seriously. The regulator has produced a document entitled "Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming." This includes a section on responsible gambling which sets out six key risks that the regulator and operators must address.
Three of these risks relate to advertising. Ontario sportsbooks and Ontario online casinos are not allowed to advertise to minors or promote excessive play. Advertising must not be misleading. Ontario sports bookmakers must also prevent players playing “excessively” and integrate responsible gaming controls into their software. Finally, operators must make players aware of the risks of problem gambling and highlight software options to limit play or self-exclude.
Every licensed operator must adopt policies to mitigate these risks or lose their license. At every Ontario sports betting site you will find a responsible gaming section which explains how to avoid developing problem gambling.
Find Help for Problem Gambling
If you're struggling from a gambling problem or know someone who needs help, you have plenty of options with these responsible gambling resources in Ontario. 👇
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-888-230-3505
| Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (GREO): | A knowledge and research organization focused on providing evidenced information and helpful resources. |
| Gamblers Anonymous: | A peer support group with a 12-step program for people dealing with a gambling problem. |
| Connex Ontario: | A free service to talk to a referral specialist at anytime, any day on the phone, over email or web chat. |
| Credit Canada: | Non-profit organization focused on financial counseling and education programs to locals struggling with debt. |
| Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: | Call 1-888-230-3505 for information on local problem gambling resources. |
| Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation: | Access to self-exclusion programs to help manage unhealthy gambling habits. |
Author
Joss Wood has over a decade of experience in the online gambling and igaming space. He has written for dozens of gambling publications and won his fair share at poker. As the lead casino editor for Ontariobets, he is always up to date on the latest that is happening in the market.
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