The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario unveiled Ontario iGaming at the close of summer 2021, allowing registrations to commence in December, with the intent to go live in early 2022.
Unfortunately, the expected timeline faced delays, and the official launch has now been rescheduled for April 4th.
In the interim, Ontario iGaming has been proactive by already granting licenses to two operators well before the anticipated launch.
New launch date for Ontario iGaming – April 4th.
The previous year saw the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario introduce Ontario iGaming, a dedicated branch established to oversee the offshore gaming sector .
During the summer of 2021, they released a strategic plan and encouraged input from stakeholders and interested parties prior to commencing the licensing process for eager operators.
Even though the rollout was initially planned for early 2022, it has now shifted to April , specifically slated for the 4th .
This delay may actually work in favor of the new regulatory body, permitting it to begin licensing interested operators and allowing others ample time to meet the necessary requirements before April.
The issuance of the first licenses by Ontario iGaming.
In the first week of February 2022, Ontario iGaming awarded its inaugural licenses.
These licenses went to TheScore and PointsBet , with the latter gearing up to unveil an exciting sportsbook as of April 4th.
Excitement is building in Ontario, and we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of new participants in the market. This year promises to be monumental for Canada, marking just the beginning of numerous developments on the horizon.
