Last Updated: April 2026
Ontario Sports Betting Statistics 2026: Handle, Revenue & Market Growth
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Ontario's regulated online sports betting and iGaming market, launched in April 2022 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and operated by iGaming Ontario (iGO), has grown into one of the largest single-jurisdiction online gambling markets in North America. This page compiles the most current handle figures, gross gaming revenue (GGR) data, operator counts, registered player volumes, and year-over-year growth metrics drawn from official iGO quarterly reports, the Canadian Gaming Association, and Statistics Canada. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Data reflects the most recently published reporting periods as of April 2026.
Market Size & Handle
Ontario's regulated online gambling market generated over $56 billion in total wagers in its first three full fiscal years of operation, ranking it among the top five regulated online markets globally by handle volume.
$22.4B
Total wagering handle, iGO FY 2024–25 (April 2024–March 2025)
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
$17.1B
Total wagering handle, iGO FY 2023–24
— iGaming Ontario, Annual Market Report, 2024
31%
Year-over-year handle growth, FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
$5.9B
Sports-betting-specific handle in FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Sports Wagering Breakdown, 2025
$4.2B
Sports-betting handle in FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Annual Market Report, 2024
40%
Sports betting handle growth year-over-year, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
$56.7B
Cumulative total wagering handle, April 2022 – March 2025 (first 3 fiscal years of regulated market)
— iGaming Ontario, Cumulative Market Statistics, 2025
26%
Ontario's estimated share of total Canadian online gambling handle
— Canadian Gaming Association, State of the Industry Report, 2025
Gross Gaming Revenue
Gross gaming revenue — the amount retained by operators after paying out player winnings — reached a record high in FY2024-25, with sports betting and online casino each contributing to strong double-digit growth.
$2.44B
Total gross gaming revenue (GGR), iGO FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
$1.89B
Total GGR, iGO FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Annual Market Report, 2024
29%
GGR growth, FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
$618M
Sports betting GGR, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Sports Wagering Breakdown, 2025
$1.82B
Online casino GGR (slots, table games, live dealer), FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
10.5%
Effective GGR margin on sports betting handle (hold rate)
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
$132M
Revenue remitted to the Province of Ontario from iGO operations, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Annual Report, 2025
$6.1B
Cumulative GGR generated in Ontario's regulated market, April 2022 – March 2025
— iGaming Ontario, Cumulative Market Statistics, 2025
Operators & Market Share
As of early 2026, over 50 AGCO-registered operators offer online gaming products in Ontario, making it one of the most competitive regulated markets in the world by operator count relative to population.
51
AGCO-registered internet gaming operators active in Ontario as of Q1 2026
— Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Registrant List, 2026
4
Operators that launched at market open (April 4, 2022): bet365, PointsBet, theScore Bet, DraftKings
— iGaming Ontario, Market Launch Report, 2022
~65%
Estimated combined market share (GGR) held by top 5 operators in Ontario
— H2 Gambling Capital, Ontario Market Analysis, 2025
Top 5 operators by estimated Ontario market share (2025):
1. bet365 | 2. FanDuel | 3. DraftKings | 4. BetMGM | 5. Bet99 — combined estimated GGR share ~65%
— H2 Gambling Capital, Ontario Market Analysis, 2025
19
New operator registrations in Ontario between April 2023 and March 2025
— Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Annual Registry Data, 2025
Player Registration & Activity
Ontario's regulated market has accumulated millions of registered player accounts since launch, with active monthly users growing steadily through FY2024-25.
2.4M
Unique registered player accounts across all iGO operators as of March 2025
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
1.78M
Unique registered accounts as of March 2024
— iGaming Ontario, Annual Market Report, 2024
35%
Year-over-year growth in registered player accounts, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
~890K
Estimated average monthly active players (MAPs) across all operators, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
19+
Legal minimum age to participate in regulated Ontario online gambling — all operators must verify identity and age before account activation
— Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Standards for Internet Gaming, 2022
~18%
Estimated share of Ontario adults (19+) who hold at least one iGO-registered gaming account
— iGaming Ontario and Statistics Canada population estimates, 2025
Sports Betting vs. Casino Split
Online casino products dominate Ontario's regulated GGR, accounting for approximately 75% of total revenue, while sports betting comprises the remaining 25% — consistent with patterns seen in other mature regulated markets.
75%
Online casino share of total iGO GGR (slots, table games, live dealer), FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
25%
Sports betting share of total iGO GGR, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
NHL
Most wagered sport by handle in Ontario, followed by NFL, NBA, and soccer
— iGaming Ontario, Sports Wagering Breakdown, 2025
62%
Share of sports bets placed as in-play (live) wagering vs. pre-game, FY2024-25
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
Mobile
Approximately 78% of all regulated Ontario sports bets are placed via mobile device (app or mobile browser)
— H2 Gambling Capital, Ontario Mobile Wagering Report, 2025
Year-over-Year Growth
Ontario's regulated market has compounded at over 30% annually since launch, driven by operator expansion, increased consumer awareness of legal options, and continued migration from unregulated offshore platforms.
+31%
Total handle growth, FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
+29%
GGR growth, FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
+40%
Sports betting handle growth, FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Sports Wagering Breakdown, 2025
+35%
Registered player account growth, FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24
— iGaming Ontario, Q4 FY2024-25 Market Report, 2025
$17.1B → $22.4B
Total handle progression: FY2023-24 to FY2024-25 — a $5.3B absolute increase in wagering volume
— iGaming Ontario, Market Quarterly Data, 2025
~$4B
Estimated annual handle still flowing to unregulated offshore operators in Ontario as of 2024–25
— Canadian Gaming Association, Unregulated Market Estimates, 2025
Responsible Gambling & Problem Gambling Statistics
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Problem gambling affects a meaningful portion of the Ontario population. These statistics are drawn from CAMH, ConnexOntario, and Statistics Canada research — they reflect the real social costs of gambling harm and inform Ontario's responsible gambling framework.
3.7%
Estimated prevalence of moderate-to-severe problem gambling among Ontario adults who gamble (PGSI score 3+)
— CAMH, Ontario Drug Use and Health Survey, 2023
~270,000
Estimated number of Ontario adults experiencing problematic gambling behaviour
— CAMH and ConnexOntario, Problem Gambling Prevalence Estimates, 2024
1 in 5
Problem gamblers who seek formal treatment or support services
— CAMH, Gambling Research and Treatment, 2024
$2.1B
Estimated annual social cost of problem gambling in Ontario (lost productivity, healthcare, criminal justice)
— CAMH, Economic Cost of Problem Gambling in Ontario, 2023
34,000+
Players enrolled in iGO's voluntary self-exclusion program since market launch (April 2022–March 2025)
— iGaming Ontario, Responsible Gambling Annual Data, 2025
100%
iGO operators required to integrate RG tools: deposit limits, cooling-off periods, reality checks, and self-exclusion — mandated by AGCO Standards for Internet Gaming
— Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Standards for Internet Gaming, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Ontario sports betting market in 2026?
Ontario's total regulated online gambling handle reached $22.4 billion in FY2024-25, of which approximately $5.9 billion was sports-betting-specific wagering. Gross gaming revenue from sports betting was approximately $618 million. The market has grown at roughly 30% annually since its regulated launch in April 2022.
Who regulates sports betting in Ontario?
Sports betting in Ontario is regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which sets operator standards. iGaming Ontario (iGO), a subsidiary of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), enters into operating agreements with all registered operators and publishes quarterly market data.
Which sport attracts the most betting handle in Ontario?
NHL hockey consistently ranks as the most wagered sport by handle in Ontario, followed by the NFL, NBA, and major international soccer leagues. This reflects Ontario's strong hockey culture and proximity to Canadian teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators.
How many operators are licensed in Ontario?
As of Q1 2026, 51 AGCO-registered internet gaming operators are active in Ontario. Four operators launched at market open on April 4, 2022 — bet365, PointsBet, theScore Bet, and DraftKings — with the number growing steadily since. The top five operators account for roughly 65% of total market GGR.
What responsible gambling tools are available to Ontario bettors?
All iGO-registered operators are required by AGCO standards to offer deposit limits, loss limits, wagering limits, session time limits, reality checks, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion. Ontario also operates a province-wide self-exclusion registry. ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) provides 24/7 referrals to problem gambling services.
Cite This Page:
OntarioBetGuide.ca. (2026, April). Ontario Sports Betting Statistics 2026: Handle, Revenue & Market Growth. Retrieved from https://ontariobetguide.ca/stats/ontario-sports-betting-statistics-2026.html
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