Key data on the Canadian gambling market
Canada's market is unique in its provincial structure. Ontario's groundbreaking iGaming market has been the most significant development, creating a model others are watching.
Total revenue reached approximately CAD $18.9 billion.
75% of Canadians participate in gambling annually.
Gambling regulated at the provincial level.
Tax revenue: CAD $4.4 billion to provincial budgets.
Industry supports over 200,000 jobs.
Ontario's regulated iGaming market has been a success story since April 2022 launch, with 50+ operators and 1.7M active accounts.
Q3 2024: CAD $2.5 billion in total wagers.
Over 50 licensed operators.
Market launched April 2022.
1.7 million active player accounts.
CAD $700M in gaming revenue in fiscal 2024.
Canada has 100+ casinos across all provinces, with major complexes in Ontario, BC, Quebec, and Alberta.
Over 100 land-based casinos across Canada.
Niagara Falls hosts the largest casino complex.
Land-based revenue: ~CAD $9.8 billion.
VLTs significant in Atlantic provinces.
BCLC manages all BC gambling operations.
Single-event sports betting legalized in August 2021 via Bill C-218. Ice hockey dominates the betting landscape.
Single-event betting legalized August 2021.
Handle exceeded CAD $3.2 billion.
Ice hockey is most popular sport for betting.
CFL betting grew 45% since legalization.
60% prefer mobile apps.
~1% of Canadians meet criteria for problem gambling. All provinces operate self-exclusion programs and invest heavily in responsible gambling.
~1% meet problem gambling criteria.
2.7% are moderate-risk gamblers.
Provinces spend CAD $200M+ annually on responsible gambling.
All provinces offer self-exclusion programs.
3.3% of youth (15-24) are at-risk.