Quebec online gambling: market status
Online gambling in Quebec is run by Loto-Québec, with no license for private operators. Both the Parti Québécois and the Liberals backed a regulated private market before the October 2026 election, so reform is now on the agenda.
- Best for
- Preparing for a future open market
- Who can be licensed
- No license issued yet
- Markets it serves
- Canada
Quebec does not license private online gambling operators: online gambling is run by Loto-Québec, with the RACJ as regulator. Both the Parti Québécois and the Liberals backed a regulated private market before the October 2026 election, so reform is on the agenda, but no legislation or date has been set. A Kahnawake license is not a provincial license for the Quebec market. Operators planning ahead can prepare their structure and compliance for an eventual opening.
- Status
- State monopoly
- Regulator
- Loto-Québec
- Legal basis
- Criminal Code of Canada
- Status checked
- October 16, 2026
Where Quebec stands
Today
Loto-Québec operates online gambling through its own platform; private operators cannot be licensed.
Proposals
The Liberal proposal would require provincial accreditation of platforms and extend the RACJ’s mandate to the whole sector.
Election
The October 5, 2026 election left the Parti Québécois leading; both main parties back regulation.
How operators can prepare
Ontario and Alberta first
Registration in Ontario or Alberta builds the controls and documentation Quebec is likely to ask for.
French-language operations
Quebec law requires French for consumer-facing services; plan the site, support and terms in French.
Supplier readiness
Suppliers can already work with Loto-Québec and will likely need registration in an open market.
Monitoring
We track the bill once introduced and the RACJ’s rules, and prepare clients for registration.
- No bill had been introduced as of October 2026.
- Kahnawake, a First Nations regulator located in Quebec, licenses online gaming separately; see the Kahnawake page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a license to serve Quebec players?
Not yet. Online gambling is run by Loto-Québec until legislation opens the market.
When could Quebec open?
It depends on legislation from the new government; no date has been set.
Does a Kahnawake license cover Quebec?
Kahnawake licenses international online gaming from its territory; it is not a provincial license for the Quebec market.
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