LeoVegas and 888 are just a few of the operators that recently gained access to operate within the Ontario iGaming market , starting this April.
In an official statement, Gustaf Hagman , CEO of LeoVegas Group , stated;
“In recent times, the LeoVegas brand has emerged as the third most recognized casino name in the Canadian landscape, with Royal Panda demonstrating impressive growth — indicating that North American players truly value the mobile gaming experiences we provide.”
‘Our primary focus is to complete the licensing process, and we eagerly anticipate our launch in this regulated market. With our extensive experience and history in managing operations in regulated environments, we maintain ambitious goals and expectations for further growth within Ontario.”
On March 14th, the The Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario unveiled an updated roster of operators that have been awarded licenses and are set to launch their online casinos in the province starting April 4th .
| Operator | Brand | Date License was Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Annexio Limited | LottoGo | March 1 |
| Coolbear Ontario | Coolbet | March 11 |
| FanDuel Canada | FanDuel | March 11 |
| Fitzdares Canada Limited | Fitzdares | March 10 |
| LeoVegas Gaming PLC | LeoVegas | March 10 |
| NSUS Limited | WSOP | March 2 |
| PointsBet Canada | PointsBet | February 3 |
| Rivalry Ontario | Rivalry | March 8 |
| Royal Panda Limited | Royal Panda | March 10 |
| Rush Street Interactive | BetRivers | March 9 |
| Score Digital | theScore Bet | February 4 |
| Unibet Ontario | Unibet | March 10 |
| VHL Ontario Limited | 888 | March 1 |
This roster features several prominent players that are already established in the best online casinos in the United States, including Unibet , BetRivers , WSOP and FanDuel .
Major U.S. operators like BetMGM and Golden Nugget have not yet received their licenses but are anticipated to eventually enter the Ontario market.
Although the iGaming sector in Ontario is scheduled to go live on April 4th, this date has previously faced delays due to challenges from other boards regarding the Ontario government's decision to oversee online gambling.
According to the new regulations , any operator seeking a license in Ontario will be required to cease all offshore activities in the province.
The provider Play’n Go has also successfully completed the licensing process to participate in Ontario's iGaming sector.
Software providers has also been navigating the application process in order to provide their offerings in Ontario, with Play’n Go recently becoming one of the latest providers to gain their license.
In an official statement, Sissel Weitzhandler , the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Play’n GO, mentioned,
“Our ongoing strategy is to interact with all regulated jurisdictions, and we appreciate the AGCO for granting us this license.”
‘The launch of Ontario’s regulated market is an exhilarating development and a significant milestone for Play’n GO in North America. We look forward to assisting our partners in Ontario starting from April 4th.”
