Led by casino games, Ontario iGaming revenue hits new highs
The Ontario iGaming market has continued to rapidly grow following regulatory allowances that have led to consumers placing over CA$9.25 billion online wagers in the month of October 2025 alone.
This is the third consecutive month that has seen the Canadian province of Ontario reach a new monthly peak for online wagering revenues. In September, Ontario saw CA$8.55 billion. This puts Ontario on the same level, and sometimes above, the leading states in the United States of America that have also embraced iGaming.
The growth further shows the revenue impact that regulated iGaming can have for local governments, with Ontario seen as leading the pack in North America.
Ontario iGaming revenue largely comes from casino games
Making up the majority of the CA$9.25 billion was games played at online casinos, accounting for 85% of Ontario’s iGaming spend. This includes online slots, live dealer tables, and other similar games.
Other iGaming revenue comes from sports betting (13%) and poker (9%). Sports betting continues to grow in popularity, with its numbers expected to further rise as platforms better integrate with professional leagues. In fact, sports betting has been seeing huge growth all over the world. In the United States, for example, North Carolina boasted $800 million from sports betting in November 2025 alone.
This has intrigued other states, like Georgia, which are pushing to legalize sports betting so they can grab a share of the revenue pie. Considering that an open state like New Jersey can bring in over $5 billion in revenue from iGaming in a single month, it’s not hard to understand why.
Between all forms of iGaming, there has been an overall increase in active players throughout Canada, with the province of Ontario reporting 1.3 million active accounts in October. The average revenue per active account was CA$286, showing consistency across its broad base of players.
Why is Ontario’s iGaming scene growing?
Ontario has become a powerhouse when it comes to iGaming, and it’s not a coincidence. Governing forces have made a point of pushing forward the potential of iGaming in the region, and that push is paying off in a big way.
The Canadian province has fully embraced iGaming, creating strict regulations that allow locals to legally gamble responsibly while allowing the province to rake in the revenue. Over this past year, Ontario has made iGO an independent government agency and ruled that the province can legally offer “international liquidity” in online gaming beyond Canadian jurisdiction, attracting a global market.
Licensed operators including big names like Bet365 have become mainstays in Ontario thanks to the expansion and localization efforts.
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Since Ontario’s market has so much promise for licensed operators, there’s a lot of competition amongst them. Players have plenty of choices when it comes to online casinos and sportsbooks, which means operators have to provide more engaging opportunities to keep up with the competition. The product variety, the available casino bonuses, and related activities across these licensed operators makes Ontario’s iGaming scene even stronger.
Meanwhile, Ontario’s transparency when it comes to monthly wagering and revenue figures has made it easier for the government to ensure player safety and continue to strengthen regulations. This blend of strict oversight and engaging, localized gameplay has made Ontario one of the largest iGaming spaces in North America, with many looking to its model for inspiration.
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Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.
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