The coverage map
| Province or territory | Casino age or note | Example official or regulated route |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 19+ | OLG and iGaming Ontario-listed private casinos |
| Alberta | 18+ | Play Alberta and AiGC-listed private casinos |
| British Columbia | 19+ | PlayNow BC |
| Manitoba | 18+ | PlayNow Manitoba |
| Saskatchewan | 19+ | SIGA PlayNow |
| Québec | 18+ | Loto-Québec Espacejeux |
| New Brunswick | 19+ | Atlantic Lottery casino |
| Nova Scotia | 19+ | Atlantic Lottery casino |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 19+ | Atlantic Lottery casino |
| Prince Edward Island | 19+ for Atlantic Lottery account | Atlantic Lottery casino excluded; lottery products differ |
| Yukon | Check territorial lottery rules | No verified local online-casino listing in this catalogue |
| Northwest Territories | Check territorial lottery rules | No verified local online-casino listing in this catalogue |
| Nunavut | Check territorial lottery rules | No verified local online-casino listing in this catalogue |
The table illustrates provincial systems, not the full casino catalogue or a nationwide licence. Ontario and Alberta have separate current directories for private operators. BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan each have a PlayNow arrangement, but they are different resident accounts.
Atlantic is not one casino market
Atlantic Lottery’s terms cover residents of four Atlantic provinces, yet its app explicitly limits casino games to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Prince Edward Island residents can use other eligible lottery products; the casino entry here does not cover PEI.
Québec and the territories
Loto-Québec requires Québec residence and physical presence for Espacejeux. The Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have their own lottery or charitable gaming frameworks. This edition does not list a verified local online-casino profile for those territories; a lottery or short charitable casino licence is not evidence of an online commercial casino.
How to use the selector
Use the province and territory rules in this guide before choosing a casino. A brand in our editorial comparison is not automatically authorized or available in every province. Check the regulator, exact operator site, age threshold and account location rules for where you live.
Questions, answered
Why is Prince Edward Island blank for casino?
Atlantic Lottery’s app lists casino games for NB, NS and NL, but excludes PE. Other PE lottery products are a separate question.
Does an empty territory result mean online gambling is illegal?
No. It means this editorial edition has no verified local online-casino profile for that territory.
Sources
- iGaming Ontario registered operatorsReviewed
- Alberta registered iGaming sitesReviewed
- British Columbia gambling frameworkReviewed
- Manitoba Liquor & LotteriesReviewed
- Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority FAQReviewed
- Loto-Québec EspacejeuxReviewed
- Atlantic Lottery app and casino scopeReviewed
- Yukon Lottery CommissionReviewed
- Northwest Territories lottery licensingReviewed
- Nunavut lottery licencesReviewed
- Atlantic Lottery account termsReviewed
