What are the Online Gambling Laws in Canada

Online gambling laws in Canada are pretty tolerant considering most online casinos are offshore. Online gambling websites operating inside Canada which may include slots, sports betting and live games such as poker or roulette are 100% legal. All non government run Canadian gambling websites are licensed by the Kahnawake Reservation Gaming Commission, nullifying any anti gambling laws that may have been in place.

The other online Canadian casinos are government owned and run by Canadian lottery Commissions.

Gambling age in Canada by province:

18+

• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Quebec

19+

• British Columbia
• New Brunswick
• New found land and Labrador
• Northwest Territory
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon Territory

If unsure of the legitimacy of an online casino based in Canada. Look for this license at the bottom of the casinos page (image below). You'll be able click the image to see the registration and expiration date of the casino in question.

Keep in mind some Canadian online casinos within the country are run by government and do not need this license. Casinos like "PlayNow" which is based in BC and Manitoba.

Offshore casinos will usually have a license from Curacao, Malta, Gibraltar and others.

If you cannot find a licence, that doesn't necessarily mean the casino is not legit. They may be in the process of renewal or in review by the gaming commission.

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