Published on: February 21, 2026, 11:40 AM.

Updated on: February 21, 2026, 11:50 AM.

• Bodog has rebranded to Ozoon in Canada, operating under a First Nations license.
• Last summer, a Manitoba court prohibited Bodog’s operations within the province.
• The grey market continues to flourish in Canada, generating billions in gaming revenue.

Once a controversial entity in Canada’s grey market, Bodog has transitioned its brand to Ozoon following a court injunction that ousted it from Manitoba last summer. User accounts and balances have successfully migrated to the new platform.

The new Ozoon platform is managed by Rocketship Ventures and operates under the license of Tobique Gaming Commission, associated with Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, located just north of Fredericton.

Tobique Gaming Commission Overview

The Tobique Gaming Commission is currently accepting applications from international online gaming companies via their website. The Differentia Licensing Advisory Group facilitates the licensing process for these operators.

The objective is to create a regulatory framework that champions responsible and transparent gaming practices, while also enhancing economic development for the Tobique First Nation. This initiative embodies self-governance and aims to bolster various industries within our community, improving the economic prosperity of our members.

Bodog’s departure from Canada appears to be a positive outcome for the regulated sector, with Ontario’s licensed private operators flourishing alongside the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Proline platform. Alberta is expected to adopt a similar iGaming model, set to compete with the government-run Play Alberta.

Background on the Manitoba Court Case

In the previous summer, a Manitoba judge ruled against Bodog, issuing a permanent injunction that barred the company from operating bodog.eu, labeling their advertising as misleading. The ruling mandated geo-blocking technologies be put in place to prevent access from users in Manitoba.

The Canadian Lottery Coalition was formed in August 2022 to counteract illegal offshore gambling sites and their deceptive advertising that attracts Canadian players, often unaware they are engaging in illicit activities.

Provincial crown corporations have lost hundreds of millions in potential revenue, funds that would typically support social welfare programs and community infrastructure critical for government priorities, such as health care.

Impact of the Grey Market

The illegal grey market continues to flourish across Canada, with an estimated 16% of online gamblers in Ontario persistently using grey market platforms licensed elsewhere, such as Curacao, despite the presence of 48 licensed operators in the regulated market. The challenge for the regulated sector is tough, as they face competition from convenience and promotional bonuses.

At last summer’s Canadian Gaming Summit, industry research highlighted the significant challenge posed by the grey market for provincial crown corporations and licensed operators. Data presented by Troy Ross, President of TRM Public Affairs, indicated Quebec has lost the most to the illegal market—CAD $1.97 billion—followed by Alberta and British Columbia at $1.3 billion, Ontario at $757 million, and Atlantic Canada at $600 million.

“These lottery-only jurisdictions are missing out on substantial revenue,” Ross remarked.

In 2024, Bodog announced its withdrawal from Nova Scotia and had already become unavailable in Quebec.