Ontario Sets New iGaming Record in October

Online Casinos Power Ontario to Record Month

Ontario’s online gambling sector reported its strongest results since regulation began in 2022. Data from iGaming Ontario shows that players wagered more than CAD 9.2 billion on licensed platforms in October. The figure exceeds September’s previous record and sits well above last year’s totals.

Nearly 1.3 million active accounts were recorded, the highest number since launch. Operators also posted their strongest non-adjusted revenue so far at approximately CAD 367.7 million.

Casino titles dominated activity and remained the foundation of the market. Slots, table games and live dealer content generated about 85 percent of all wagers, with total stakes climbing to CAD 7.9 billion. Revenue from casino products passed CAD 300 million, reinforcing their position as the driving force of the province’s online gambling economy.

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Record October for Sports Betting

Sports wagering also gained momentum in October. The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run combined with the return of the NHL and NBA to create one of the busiest sports periods of the year. This resulted in more than CAD 1.2 billion in sports bets, marking another record for the category.

Profitability did not rise at the same pace as betting volume. Heavy local backing for the Blue Jays reduced operator margins during the team’s postseason push. Even so, sportsbooks reported just over CAD 58 million in revenue, an improvement on September but still below the strongest months of 2025.

Poker Remains Small

Peer to peer poker continued to account for only a small share of activity. October wagers reached CAD 131 million, while revenue totaled CAD 5.6 million.

The segment could face a turning point following a ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal that allows the province to negotiate access to international shared liquidity pools if appropriate safeguards are in place. Industry groups welcomed the decision and described it as a potential boost for a vertical that has struggled to grow under current restrictions.

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Operator Count Dips to 48

Fifty operators were active for most of October, though the number has since decreased to 48 after recent exits. Despite the shifts, the market continues to expand as it nears its fourth year of regulated activity.

Growth in customer numbers, potential access to larger poker networks and sustained strength in the casino segment suggest continued upward momentum for Ontario’s online gambling market in the months ahead.