iGaming Ontario: Minor Decrease in Ontario Betting Volume for April

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Published on: May 29, 2026, 09:59h.

Updated on: May 29, 2026, 09:59h.

  • Ontario’s regulated gambling sector recorded CAD $9.31 billion in cash bets for April, showing a decrease from CAD $9.59 billion in March
  • Sports betting notched a significant rise in April
  • Active player accounts increased by 2% month-over-month

As per the financial report from iGaming Ontario (IGO), the province’s competitive market experienced a minor decline in handle during April, attributed to the exit of several operators from the market.

According to an iGaming Ontario financial statement, the Ontario regulated igaming market achieved CAD $9.31 billion in cash bets for April. (Image: SBC)

Casino Continues to Lead Product Category

The total cash wagers in Ontario amounted to CAD $9.31 billion, reflecting a 3% decrease from the previous month. The state’s non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) increased by 5% month-over-month, totaling CAD $405.4 million.

The number of active player accounts saw a rise of 2% compared to March, reaching 1.265 million. The average revenue per active player account in April was CAD $321.

As of May 29, Ontario is home to 44 licensed igaming operators, with a total of 77 gaming platforms accepting bets.

Poker Wagers Experience Significant Decline

In the past three months, several operators, including Casumo and Conquestador, exited the market, while Rivalry suspended play in February.

However, Hard Rock Digital recently received its license and is set to launch its igaming platform in Ontario shortly.

Within product categories, P2P poker experienced a remarkable decline in cash wagers, decreasing by 30% to CAD $128 million, with a 24% drop in NAGGR to CAD $5.3 million.

Sharp Increase in Sports Betting Revenue

Since the Ontario regulated igaming market was established in April 2022, casinos have maintained dominance, representing 87% of handle (CAD $8.142 billion), despite a 2% decrease from the previous month. In terms of NAGGR, casinos accounted for CAD $314.1 million, which is a 77% market share but a 1% dip from March.

Sports betting experienced a 3% decline in handle in April, tallying CAD $1.04 billion, amounting to an 11% market share. Conversely, the revenue from sports betting surged by 40% compared to March, reaching CAD $86 million, which translates to a 21% market share.

Ontario’s igaming regulations allocate 20% of revenue to the provincial government, with operators retaining the remaining 80%.

It is important to note that the IGO financials exclude results from the government-operated Proline igaming platform.



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