North America
Ontario iGaming registration (AGCO and iGaming Ontario)
Canada’s first open, regulated iGaming market. Operators register with the AGCO and sign an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario; suppliers of gaming-related goods and services register with the AGCO.
License types
What Ontario licenses
Operators
AGCO registration as an iGaming operator, then an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario.
Suppliers
AGCO registration as a gaming-related supplier for platforms, content and other critical services.
Standards
The Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming govern operations, advertising and player protection.
Requirements
What the regulator expects
- AGCO registration with due diligence on the entity and key persons
- Compliance with the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming
- Independent testing of games and systems
- AML program and player protection controls
- Advertising rules, including limits on inducements
Process
How the application runs
- 1ReadinessGap review against AGCO standards.
- 2RegistrationAGCO application and due diligence.
- 3AgreementOperating agreement with iGaming Ontario (operators).
- 4Go-liveTesting, compliance checks and launch.
After licensing
Ongoing obligations
- Ongoing compliance with the Registrar’s Standards
- Reporting to iGaming Ontario and the AGCO
- Responsible gambling and advertising rules
- Notification of changes
Good to know
- Operators that served Ontario from offshore licenses before regulation had to transition or exit.
Frequently asked questions
Do suppliers need to register in Ontario?
Yes. Gaming-related suppliers register with the AGCO before working with Ontario operators.
Do I need an Ontario company?
No, but the entity and its key persons go through AGCO due diligence.
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