What Happened

Ontario’s iGaming market launched with a cohort of operators who had obtained AGCO registration and signed iGaming Ontario operating agreements. In the years since, the market has seen continued new registrations alongside some operator exits — either voluntary withdrawals or non-renewals. The AGCO maintains a public register of registered Internet Gaming Operators.

Why It Matters

The number and identity of registered operators affects competitive dynamics, player choice, and the overall fiscal performance of the market for the province. Each registered operator represents a separate compliance relationship with both AGCO and iGO.

The AGCO’s public register is the authoritative source for which operators are currently registered. As of reports available at publication, the Ontario market has more than 40 registered operators across casino, sports betting, and poker product categories, though the exact number has varied over time.

Notable dynamics observed in the public record include: large international operators (predominantly headquartered in the UK, Malta, or Curacao) have sought Ontario registration; some operators have chosen not to enter despite initial indications of interest; a few operators have exited the market. Reasons for exit are not always publicly disclosed.

What’s Next

Regulatory observers track the operator register as an indicator of market health. A growing register suggests the market is commercially attractive; significant exits or failures to attract new entrants would signal competitive or structural problems. AGCO’s enforcement actions and any conditions attached to specific registrations are also relevant to understanding the state of market participation.

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