Ontario iGaming Market activity reached a new record in July 2026, with total cash wagers climbing to approximately CA$9.88 billion. The figure represents the highest monthly wagering total since Ontario launched its regulated online gambling market in April 2022 and was around 31% higher than in July 2025.
Online Casino Activity Leads the Market
Official market performance data is published by iGaming Ontario.
Online casino games continued to be the biggest part of Ontario’s regulated gambling market. Casino wagers reached approximately CA$8.78 billion during July, accounting for around 89% of total cash wagers. Casino revenue also reached a new monthly high of approximately CA$330.4 million, showing continued growth across the province’s online casino sector.
The strong casino performance was accompanied by increased player activity. Ontario recorded approximately 1.37 million active player accounts during the month, representing a significant increase compared with July 2025. The number of active accounts was the highest recorded since the regulated market launched.
Sports Betting Remains Strong
Sports betting generated approximately CA$992 million in cash wagers during July, representing about 10% of the total regulated market. Sports betting revenue reached approximately CA$77.8 million.
The summer sports calendar, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, also contributed to increased betting activity during the period. Compared with July 2025, sports betting wagers were significantly higher.
Ontario iGaming Market Continues to Expand
The latest figures show that online casino gaming remains the dominant part of Ontario’s regulated iGaming industry. The province’s market currently includes dozens of licensed operators and more than 80 gaming websites offering casino, sports betting, and poker products.
The continued growth also comes as new brands enter the Ontario market. Hard Rock Bet launched in the province in July, adding another major operator offering both sports betting and online casino games.
Why Ontario iGaming Market Growth Matters
The continued growth of the Ontario iGaming Market provides a useful picture of how regulated online gambling is developing in Canada. Ontario was the first Canadian province to introduce an open regulated iGaming framework that allows approved private operators to compete for players alongside the provincial lottery.
The July 2026 results demonstrate the scale the market has reached since its launch in 2022. With billions of dollars in monthly wagers and more than one million active player accounts, Ontario has developed into a significant regulated online gambling market.
Online casino games remain particularly important. Casino activity represents the majority of monthly wagering in Ontario, considerably exceeding the amounts wagered through sports betting and online poker. This includes activity across online slots, table games and live casino products offered by regulated operators.
Competition between operators can also give players more options when comparing online casinos. Different platforms may offer different game libraries, payment methods, promotions, mobile experiences and responsible gambling tools.
However, a larger market does not remove the need for players to check individual operators carefully. Ontario players should verify that a gambling website is authorized for the regulated provincial market and understand the applicable terms before depositing or playing.
The Ontario iGaming Market will therefore remain an important part of Canada’s broader online gambling industry as competition, player activity and regulation continue to develop.
What This Means for Canadian Players
Ontario’s latest results highlight the continued growth of regulated online gambling in Canada. For players, the expanding market means more casino brands, games, promotions, and gaming options to compare.
However, players should always check whether an online casino is approved to operate in their province and review its bonus conditions, minimum deposits, wagering requirements, payment methods, and Terms & Conditions before playing.
Ontario’s July figures provide another indication that online casinos remain the largest part of Canada’s regulated iGaming landscape, with player activity and market competition continuing to develop.
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