Published on: June 25, 2026, 02:35h.

Updated on: June 25, 2026, 02:37h.

• Ontario’s regulated igaming sector achieved $9.478 billion in wagers during May, marking the fourth-highest monthly total since its inception in April 2022.
• The online casino segment emerged as the primary growth driver in Ontario, contributing 88% of all wagers and 79% of overall gaming revenue last month.
• Recent research highlights that 91.1% of online gamblers in Ontario now utilize regulated platforms, an increase from 83.7% compared to the previous year.

In May, Ontario’s regulated igaming market recorded a total of CAD $9.478 billion in wagers, representing the fourth highest amount since the market’s launch over four years ago, as reported by iGaming Ontario.

Record-Level Wagers in May

The peak record for Ontario’s igaming market stands at $9.592 billion in March.

Wagers for May represented a 2% rise compared to April. The total unadjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) for Ontario reached $413.1 million, marking the second-highest figure ever, just behind last December’s $425.6 million.

Online Casino Sector Fuels Expansion

Ontario currently has 45 licensed operators, collectively running 79 gaming platforms. Major operators such as FanDuel and DraftKings have launched dedicated online casino platforms in response to the increasing demand for gaming options in the province.

In terms of cash wagers, the online casino sector held a remarkable 88% market share, totaling $8.371 billion, which reflects a 3% increase month-over-month. Sports betting constituted 10% of the market share in May ($972 million), experiencing a 7% decline from April, while peer-to-peer poker accounted for 1% ($134 million), which is a 5% increase compared to the previous month.

Steady Player Spending Trends

Over the past year, the online casino market share has consistently remained above 85%.

In terms of NAGGR, the casino sector yielded $326.4 million for May, capturing a 79% market share and a 4% rise compared to the prior month. Sports betting achieved $81.3 million (20% market share), which is a 5% decrease from the preceding month, with poker generating $5.4 million in revenue (1% market share, up by 2%).

In May, the number of active player accounts slightly dipped to 1.257 million, a decline of 1% from April. The average revenue per active player account rose by 3% from the previous month, reaching $329.

A study released in May by iGaming Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Association of Ontario revealed that 91.1% of online gamblers reported using regulated platforms, marking a significant 7.4% increase from the previous year (83.7%).