Background
Ontario opened the first regulated online casino market in North America in April 2022. Q1 2026 handle CAD 27.8bn; Net Adjusted Gaming Gross Revenue CAD 1.13bn; tax CAD 226m+. Alberta following Ontario model through 2026.
How do you apply for the AGCO/iGO licence?
AGCO Registrar approval; iGO commercial agreement; technical certification by approved labs.
How much does the AGCO/iGO licence cost?
Operator regulatory fee CAD 100k per year per gaming site; supplier fees CAD 3k-15k. Plus 20% revenue share to Province (not a tax: a contractual share to iGaming Ontario).
How long does the AGCO/iGO licence take?
AGCO (regulator) + iGaming Ontario (commercial counterparty) two-step. Background checks rigorous.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for AGCO/iGO?
AGCO Standards, iGO commercial conditions, self-exclusion. AML under Canadian PCMLTFA framework.
What are the marketing rules under AGCO/iGO?
No athlete endorsements. Tightening creative rules. RG framing required.
The honest read
The most operationally credible North American licence. The 20% revenue share is high relative to EU but the regulator is competent and the player base is real. Suited to operators with serious North American strategy.
Considering AGCO/iGO for your operator?
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