Canada Gambling Industry Revenue Data June 2026
Canada gambling revenue spans both online and land‑based gambling activities across all 10 provinces, reflecting years of growth in casino gaming, sports betting, and other regulated gambling markets. The data below summarizes current and historical gambling industry revenue as reported by provincial regulators, including sports betting revenue, casino revenue, amounts wagered, tax contributions, and online gambling receipts across different gambling formats.
Canada gambling revenue at a glance
Canada’s gambling revenue landscape has expanded steadily in recent years, driven by the growth of online platforms and evolving provincial regulations. While traditional segments like lottery products and land-based venues still account for the majority of revenue in most provinces, online gambling has become an increasingly important contributor over recent years. The legalization of single-event sports wagering in 2021 and the launch of Ontario’s regulated iGaming market in 2022 were important recent developments as well.
Ontario’s open market for online gambling makes it unique among the 10 provinces, although Alberta has also introduced similar legislation and will soon see private operators launch. Right now, however, Alberta operates like British Columbia, Quebec, and the other provinces by having a single, centralized, government-run online gambling site offering a variety of products like slots, table games, live dealer games, sports wagering, lottery, and more.
However, comparing gambling revenue across Canada is not always straightforward. Each province operates under its own regulatory framework and reporting standards, with different definitions for revenue, net income, and product categories. Some jurisdictions clearly break out online gambling revenue, while others incorporate it into broader segments. That makes apples-to-apples comparisons between provinces difficult.
Below find detailed, up-to-date gambling revenue information from all 10 provinces.
Ontario gambling revenue
Ontario gambling revenue reflects the province’s unique approach to regulating online gambling. Canada gambling law allows provinces to decide whether and how to legalize and regulate gambling, and in Ontario, this has resulted in two distinct iGaming markets. Like other provinces in Canada, there is a province-run site operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
However, online gambling in Ontario is unique in that it additionally allows an “open” market in which private operators are licensed and regulated by iGaming Ontario. Legislation to open up the Ontario online gambling market to private operators was first introduced in 2020, and the first independent sites went live on April 4, 2022.
- Current number of operators: 44
- Current number of gaming websites: 77
Ever since then, the private operators of Ontario iGaming sites have been subject to a 20% provincial tax on gross gaming revenue.
April 2026 Ontario gambling revenue with win totals & record figures
Each month, iGaming Ontario shares a detailed report regarding how much players are wagering at the province’s many regulated private operators.
The reports include breakdowns of the handle (how much is being wagered), revenue, the number of active accounts, and further details. The reports specify totals for Ontario online casinos, Ontario online sportsbooks, and poker, but do not break down the numbers by operator. These iGaming Ontario reports also do not include data from the provincially run OLG.ca casino, retail betting, and Ontario iLottery.
The latest iGaming Ontario market performance report showed another strong month for the province’s private operators:
- The non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) for April was $405.4 million, about a 5% increase from the previous month’s total of $386.9 million
- Just over $314 million of the April NAGGR came from casino revenue, about $86 million came from sports wagering, and $5.3 million of it was from poker
- A total of $9.315 billion was wagered at Ontario sites in April, down 3% from the $9.591 billion wagered in March.
- There were 1,265,000 active player accounts in March, up 2% from the month before
Note: All dollar figures on this page are CAD (Canadian dollars).
The strong start to 2026 continues. We’ll keep an eye on whether this year ultimately exceeds the $4.038 billion revenue total for 2025. That had been over $1B more than the 2024 NAGGR total of $3.006 billion, about a 34% increase.
Total lifetime iGaming Ontario win (since April 2022 launch)
Total lifetime iGaming Ontario online gambling tax revenue (approx.)
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Ontario casino revenue (online)
Below are all of the monthly revenue totals for Ontario casinos (online) dating back to April 2022, when the province opened its market to private operators. Also included are estimates of the tax revenue generated each month by the province’s sites.
| 2026 | Ontario Casino Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $308,900,000 | $61,780,000 |
| Feb. | $275,700,000 | $55,140,000 |
| Mar. | $318,500,000 | $63,700,000 |
| Apr. | $314,100,000 | $62,820,000 |
| 2026 TOTAL | $1,217,200,000 | $243,440,000 |
| 2025 | Ontario Casino Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $231,000,000 | $46,200,000 |
| Feb. | $214,000,000 | $42,800,000 |
| Mar. | $241,700,000 | $48,340,000 |
| Apr. | $242,800,000 | $48,560,000 |
| May | $259,800,000 | $51,960,000 |
| Jun. | $243,000,000 | $48,600,000 |
| Jul. | $252,400,000 | $50,480,000 |
| Aug. | $267,800,000 | $53,560,000 |
| Sep. | $277,800,000 | $55,560,000 |
| Oct. | $304,200,000 | $60,840,000 |
| Nov. | $298,000,000 | $59,600,000 |
| Dec. | $320,500,000 | $64,100,000 |
| 2025 TOTAL | $3,153,000,000 | $630,600,000 |
| 2024 | Ontario Casino Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $165,600,000 | $33,120,000 |
| Feb. | $163,800,000 | $32,760,000 |
| Mar. | $182,600,000 | $36,520,000 |
| Apr. | $179,300,000 | $35,860,000 |
| May | $178,600,000 | $35,720,000 |
| Jun. | $171,500,000 | $34,300,000 |
| Jul. | $183,600,000 | $36,720,000 |
| Aug. | $185,500,000 | $37,100,000 |
| Sep. | $196,700,000 | $39,340,000 |
| Oct. | $212,400,000 | $42,480,000 |
| Nov. | $207,600,000 | $41,520,000 |
| Dec. | $224,600,000 | $44,920,000 |
| 2024 TOTAL | $2,251,800,000 | $450,360,000 |
| 2023 | Ontario Casino Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $122,000,000 | $24,400,000 |
| Feb. | $115,700,000 | $23,140,000 |
| Mar. | $128,300,000 | $25,660,000 |
| Apr. | $133,200,000 | $26,640,000 |
| May | $130,300,000 | $26,060,000 |
| Jun. | $129,200,000 | $25,840,000 |
| Jul. | $131,100,000 | $26,220,000 |
| Aug. | $132,900,000 | $26,580,000 |
| Sep. | $142,700,000 | $28,540,000 |
| Oct. | $155,800,000 | $31,160,000 |
| Nov. | $149,200,000 | $29,840,000 |
| Dec. | $165,700,000 | $33,140,000 |
| 2023 TOTAL | $1,636,100,000 | $327,220,000 |
| 2022 | Ontario Casino Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. | $22,200,000 | $4,440,000 |
| May | $35,700,000 | $7,140,000 |
| Jun. | $38,600,000 | $7,720,000 |
| Jul. | $47,400,000 | $9,480,000 |
| Aug. | $57,600,000 | $11,520,000 |
| Sep. | $68,300,000 | $13,660,000 |
| Oct. | $79,800,000 | $15,960,000 |
| Nov. | $106,800,000 | $21,360,000 |
| Dec. | $117,900,000 | $23,580,000 |
| 2022 TOTAL | $574,300,000 | $114,860,000 |
Ontario sports betting revenue (online)
Here we have compiled monthly revenue totals for the sports wagering sites operating online in Ontario. These also date back to April 2022 and include tax revenue estimates.
| 2026 | Ontario Betting Revenue - sports (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $86,700,000 | $17,340,000 |
| Feb. | $61,300,000 | $12,260,000 |
| Mar. | $61,600,000 | $12,320,000 |
| Apr. | $86,000,000 | $17,200,000 |
| 2026 TOTAL | $295,600,000 | $59,120,000 |
| 2025 | Ontario Betting Revenue - sports (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $92,000,000 | $18,400,000 |
| Feb. | $61,600,000 | $12,320,000 |
| Mar. | $47,700,000 | $9,540,000 |
| Apr. | $64,600,000 | $12,920,000 |
| May | $71,800,000 | $14,360,000 |
| Jun. | $58,400,000 | $11,680,000 |
| Jul. | $52,700,000 | $10,540,000 |
| Aug. | $60,200,000 | $12,040,000 |
| Sep. | $46,500,000 | $9,300,000 |
| Oct. | $58,300,000 | $11,660,000 |
| Nov. | $102,000,000 | $20,400,000 |
| Dec. | $99,100,000 | $19,820,000 |
| 2025 TOTAL | $814,900,000 | $162,980,000 |
| 2024 | Ontario Betting Revenue - sports (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $69,500,000 | $13,900,000 |
| Feb. | $42,300,000 | $8,460,000 |
| Mar. | $51,100,000 | $10,220,000 |
| Apr. | $65,100,000 | $13,020,000 |
| May | $56,700,000 | $11,340,000 |
| Jun. | $63,300,000 | $12,660,000 |
| Jul. | $53,400,000 | $10,680,000 |
| Aug. | $46,900,000 | $9,380,000 |
| Sep. | $71,900,000 | $14,380,000 |
| Oct. | $48,400,000 | $9,680,000 |
| Nov. | $78,900,000 | $15,780,000 |
| Dec. | $39,600,000 | $7,920,000 |
| 2024 TOTAL | $687,100,000 | $137,420,000 |
| 2023 | Ontario Betting Revenue - sports (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $52,700,000 | $10,540,000 |
| Feb. | $32,200,000 | $6,440,000 |
| Mar. | $58,000,000 | $11,600,000 |
| Apr. | $51,000,000 | $10,200,000 |
| May | $60,100,000 | $12,020,000 |
| Jun. | $27,200,000 | $5,440,000 |
| Jul. | $33,800,000 | $6,760,000 |
| Aug. | $34,600,000 | $6,920,000 |
| Sep. | $49,500,000 | $9,900,000 |
| Oct. | $59,100,000 | $11,820,000 |
| Nov. | $57,400,000 | $11,480,000 |
| Dec. | $54,400,000 | $10,880,000 |
| 2023 TOTAL | $570,000,000 | $114,000,000 |
| 2022 | Ontario Betting Revenue - sports (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. | $20,700,000 | $4,140,000 |
| May | $20,500,000 | $4,100,000 |
| Jun. | $21,100,000 | $4,220,000 |
| Jul. | $17,700,000 | $3,540,000 |
| Aug. | $28,400,000 | $5,680,000 |
| Sep. | $37,500,000 | $7,500,000 |
| Oct. | $44,000,000 | $8,800,000 |
| Nov. | $59,600,000 | $11,920,000 |
| Dec. | $40,200,000 | $8,040,000 |
| 2022 TOTAL | $289,700,000 | $57,940,000 |
Ontario poker revenue (online)
Rounding out our Ontario reports, below find the monthly revenue earned by the handful of poker sites operating in the province, again going back to April 2022. Here, too, we have included tax revenue estimates.
| 2026 | Ontario Poker Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $5,900,000 | $1,180,000 |
| Feb. | $5,400,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Mar. | $6,900,000 | $1,380,000 |
| Apr. | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 |
| 2026 TOTAL | $23,500,000 | $4,700,000 |
| 2025 | Ontario Poker Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 |
| Feb. | $4,800,000 | $960,000 |
| Mar. | $6,700,000 | $1,340,000 |
| Apr. | $5,900,000 | $1,180,000 |
| May | $6,300,000 | $1,260,000 |
| Jun. | $5,400,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Jul. | $5,900,000 | $1,180,000 |
| Aug. | $6,800,000 | $1,360,000 |
| Sep. | $5,100,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Oct. | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 |
| Nov. | $6,300,000 | $1,260,000 |
| Dec. | $5,800,000 | $1,160,000 |
| 2025 TOTAL | $70,200,000 | $14,040,000 |
| 2024 | Ontario Poker Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $6,200,000 | $1,240,000 |
| Feb. | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Mar. | $7,100,000 | $1,420,000 |
| Apr. | $5,700,000 | $1,140,000 |
| May | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Jun. | $4,800,000 | $960,000 |
| Jul. | $5,500,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Aug. | $5,900,000 | $1,180,000 |
| Sep. | $5,900,000 | $1,180,000 |
| Oct. | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Nov. | $5,100,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Dec. | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 |
| 2024 TOTAL | $67,700,000 | $13,540,000 |
| 2023 | Ontario Poker Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. | $5,100,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Feb. | $4,800,000 | $960,000 |
| Mar. | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 |
| Apr. | $5,200,000 | $1,040,000 |
| May | $4,600,000 | $920,000 |
| Jun. | $4,900,000 | $980,000 |
| Jul. | $5,500,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Aug. | $5,100,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Sep. | $5,500,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Oct. | $5,400,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Nov. | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Dec. | $6,000,000 | $1,200,000 |
| 2023 TOTAL | $63,000,000 | $12,600,000 |
| 2022 | Ontario Poker Revenue (online) | Taxes (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. | $1,000,000 | $200,000 |
| May | $1,300,000 | $260,000 |
| Jun. | $1,200,000 | $240,000 |
| Jul. | $2,300,000 | $460,000 |
| Aug. | $2,200,000 | $440,000 |
| Sep. | $2,300,000 | $460,000 |
| Oct. | $4,500,000 | $900,000 |
| Nov. | $4,600,000 | $920,000 |
| Dec. | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 |
| 2022 TOTAL | $24,700,000 | $4,940,000 |
OLG.ca annual revenue reports
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation oversees gambling in the province and reports its annual revenue. The Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario also regulates the industry and is a good source of information about the number of active sites, the overall regulatory structure, and other details of market composition. These reports also include information about OLG.ca, the province-run gambling site offering slots, table games, live dealer games, instant games, lottery tickets, and sports betting
Originally launched in 2015 as PlayOLG, the OLG.ca site continues to offer players in the province an online option alongside the many privately operated sites that have been available since 2022. The annual reports share revenue from the OLG.ca site, including Proceeds, Revenue (or Proceeds minus lottery prizes), and Net Profit to the Province (NPP, or Revenue minus expenses). Here are the totals from recent years:
| ONTARIO (OLG) FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Proceeds | Revenue | NET PROFIT TO THE PROVINCE (NPP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $882,000,000 | $731,000,000 | $417,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | $750,000,000 | $630,000,000 | $328,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | $669,000,000 | $561,000,000 | $302,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | $511,000,000 | $427,000,000 | $223,000,000 |
| 2020-21 | $356,000,000 | $295,000,000 | $196,000,000 |
| 2019-20 | $217,000,000 | $171,000,000 | $137,000,000 |
| 2018-19 | $112,000,000 | $102,000,000 | $74,000,000 |
| 2017-18 | $73,100,000 | $43,100,000 | $37,600,000 |
Keep in mind that these totals include online lottery sales with other types of gambling. Notice how the totals for OLG.ca rose dramatically during the COVID pandemic and afterward, then continued to increase even after the market was opened to private operators in 2022.
Ontario casino revenue (retail)
When it comes to Ontario retail casinos, revenue data is not reported with the same level of specificity as it is for their online counterparts.
According to the OLG, there are currently 30 land-based casinos operating in Ontario. These include major resort properties like the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara and Casino Rama Resort, located north of Toronto. They also include many smaller regional facilities and slot venues.
The OLG’s annual revenue reports include cumulative totals of Ontario land-based gross gaming revenue for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). Here are the totals from recent years:
| ONTARIO (retail casinos) FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | GROSS GAMING REVENUE |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $3,820,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | $3,956,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | $3,841,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | $2,018,000,000 |
| 2020-21 | $992,000,000* |
| 2019-20 | $3,871,000,000 |
| 2018-19 | $3,857,000,000 |
| 2017-18 | $3,796,000,000 |
*OLG’s fiscal year 2020–21 land-based revenue is reported inconsistently across its financial statements due to widespread COVID-19 shutdowns. While this table uses the figure presented in later consolidated reporting, the standalone 2020–21 annual report lists only $116 million in recognized land-based gaming revenue for that year.
Alberta gambling revenue
Alberta gambling revenue is set to change significantly as the province prepares to open its iGaming market, having already passed legislation allowing privately operated Alberta online gambling sites to enter the province.
Currently, only the provincially run Play Alberta site offers real-money play in the province. That will change, though, thanks to the iGaming Alberta Act, which became law in June 2025. Since then, regulators have been establishing licensing rules, taxation, and other necessary frameworks to enable the launch of the new online private gambling market. It is expected that the first sites will go live sometime in the first half of 2026.
Industry observers have projected Alberta iGaming revenue could range anywhere from $450 million to $700 million (CAD) during the first year, with even higher gains in subsequent years. That would represent a big boost to the nearly $270 million in net sales Play Alberta generated during 2024-25, as reported by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis in its latest annual AGLC report.
PlayAlberta annual revenue reports
PlayAlberta, the province-run online gambling site, first launched on October 1, 2020. The site currently offers five distinct products: Casino, Instants, Live Dealer, Lottery, and Sports.
Below are the annual revenue totals for PlayAlberta as reported by the AGLC for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The AGLC shares “net sales” from each of the five PlayAlberta products, which represent revenue created after promotional costs, operator expenses, and other deductions have been made.
| ALBERTA (PlayAlberta) FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Casino | Instants | Live Dealer | Lottery | Sports | TOTAL NET SALES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $197,308,000 | $27,752,000 | $21,436,000 | $15,456,000 | $7,995,000 | $269,947,000 |
| 2023-24 | $177,182,000 | $20,687,000 | $17,367,000 | $14,119,000 | $5,591,000 | $234,946,000 |
| 2022-23 | $137,193,000 | $18,845,000 | $15,799,000 | $14,920,000 | $5,812,000 | $192,569,000 |
| 2021-22 | $113,873,000 | $16,205,000 | $10,624,000 | $9,398,000 | $2,761,000 | $152,862,000 |
| 2020-21 (Oct. 1-Mar. 31) | $31,825,000 | $4,739,000 | $463,000 | N/A | N/A | $37,027,000 |
Alberta casino revenue (retail)
There are approximately 30 retail casinos in Alberta, plus slot terminals, video lottery terminals (VLTs), lottery ticket centres, and additional charitable gaming options such as bingo, pull tickets, and raffles. The AGLC shares overall totals for “Gaming net sales” and “Gaming net revenue” (subtracting commissions, promotions, and federal payments) each fiscal year. Here are those totals for recent years:
| ALBERTA (retail casinos) FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Gaming Net Sales | GAMING NET REVENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $2,133,723,000 | $1,518,470,000 |
| 2023-24 | $2,078,231,000 | $1,504,416,000 |
| 2022-23 | $1,924,636,000 | $1,431,280,000 |
| 2021-22 | $1,407,335,000 | $1,055,332,000 |
| 2020-21 | $798,542,000 | $626,641,000 |
| 2019-20 | $1,636,930,000 | $1,228,228,000 |
| 2018-19 | $1,735,993,000 | $1,301,671,000 |
| 2017-18 | $1,736,064,000 | $1,305,429,000 |
British Columbia gambling revenue
Gambling in British Columbia starts with its province-run online gambling site, PlayNow. There are also around two dozen retail casinos in British Columbia, plus several more community gaming centres. In both cases, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) provides annual reports that summarize revenue and income from gambling in the province. As elsewhere in Canada, these reports cover fiscal years from April 1 to March 31.
PlayNow annual revenue reports for British Columbia
PlayNow first launched way back in 2004 as the British Columbia online lottery platform. Later in 2010, the site added casino games, and in 2014, it began accepting sports wagers. No other online gambling is permitted in BC, although observers believe it could be the next province to open up its market following Ontario and Alberta.
Each year, the BCLC’s Annual Service Plan Report shares information regarding how much total revenue the PlayNow platform is producing each year, as well as the net income generated for the province.
| FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Total Revenue | NET INCOME |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $454,000,000 | $276,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | $442,000,000 | $282,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | $440,000,000 | $294,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | $437,000,000 | $293,000,000 |
| 2020-21 | $442,000,000 | $252,000,000 |
| 2019-20 | $179,000,000 | N/A* |
| 2018-19 | $150,000,000 | N/A* |
| 2017-18 | $120,000,000 | N/A* |
*The reporting of income for “eGaming” (i.e., PlayNow) was combined with lottery income until 2020-21.
It is worth noting that British Columbia now shares the PlayNow platform with a couple of its neighboring western provinces. Manitoba launched PlayNow in 2013, and Saskatchewan followed suit in 2022. However, the BCLC reports only BC revenue and income from PlayNow.
British Columbia casino revenue (retail)
The BCLC reports revenue from the province’s casinos and community gaming centres. This revenue figure has remained in the $1.8 billion range over the past few years, and the BCLC is currently projecting a slight contraction for the coming year.
Manitoba gambling revenue
As is the case in most other provinces, Manitoba gambling includes a single province-run online option and some in-person venues.
There are several retail casinos in Manitoba venues, including two government-run locations in Winnipeg — Club Regent and McPhillips Station — and about a half-dozen more First Nations sites. In addition, those in Manitoba can access the same PlayNow gambling site available in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Gambling in the province is overseen by the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL).
Each year, the MBLL produces Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Annual Reports that provide revenue and net income data for retail locations, lottery, video lotto, online gaming (i.e., PlayNow), and cannabis and liquor operations. Here are the totals from recent years for net income generated by key gambling activities:
| MANITOBA FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Casinos (net) | Lottery (net) | Video Lotto (net) | Online Gaming (PlayNow) (net) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $97,499,000 | $39,030,000 | $186,250,000 | $42,920,000 |
| 2023-24 | $89,906,000 | $45,094,000 | $198,968,000 | $45,192,000 |
| 2022-23 | $91,273,000 | $52,692,000 | $193,500,000 | $53,091,000 |
| 2021-22 | $6,471,000 | $57,707,000 | $129,576,000 | $63,124,000 |
| 2020-21 | ($69,601,000) | $41,862,000 | $66,182,000 | $51,829,000 |
| 2019-20 | $56,691,000 | $53,844,000 | $193,265,000 | $11,365,000 |
| 2018-19 | $72,867,000 | $61,309,000 | $198,828,000 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | $75,988,000 | $53,305,000 | $197,335,000 | N/A |
Note again how retail sites suffered a net loss during the first year of COVID. The MBLL’s reports only began including net income from online gaming (PlayNow) in the 2019-20 report.
Saskatchewan gambling revenue
Turning to in-person and online gambling in Saskatchewan, the provincial regulator is the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). However, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) actually operates most of the retail sites and PlayNow in the province.
PlayNow annual revenue reports
SIGA operates seven casinos in the province. (There are two more gambling venues in Saskatchewan operated by SaskGaming.) All net income derived from both the retail sites and PlayNow is returned to the province by SIGA, with 50% going to the First Nations Trust, 25% to Community Development Corporations, and 25% to the province’s General Revenue Fund.
The Saskatchewan Indiana Gaming Authority provides comprehensive revenue data in its SIGA Annual Reports. This includes information about PlayNow, which launched in Saskatchewan first. Here are the figures SIGA provides in its reports regarding PlayNow revenue:
| SASKATCHEWAN (PlayNow) FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Casino games (GGR) | Live Dealer (GGR) | Sports (GGR) | TOTAL (GROSS GAMING REVENUE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $22,520,000 | $2,690,000 | $1,430,000 | $26,640,000 |
| 2023-24 | $16,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,100,000 | $19,100,000 |
| 2022-23 (Nov. 3-Mar. 31) | N/A | N/A | N/A | $4,990,000 |
Saskatchewan casino revenue (retail)
Elsewhere in the report, SIGA provides net revenue data for both retail and online gaming. This includes a breakdown of revenue by venue (something most provinces don’t provide), with the reports showing that Northern Lights Casino and Gold Horse Casino routinely outpace other venues.
Below are the overall net revenue totals for both in-person and online gambling in Saskatchewan over recent years. Note that prior to the 2022-23 report, the full breakdown of categories wasn’t included. Incidentally, here we can see the difference between the PlayNow GGR reported above and the net revenue left after platform fees (paid back to BCLC), operating costs, promotional expenses, and so on.
| SASKATCHEWAN (overall) FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Slots (net> | Table Games (net) | Ancillary (net) | Online Gaming (net) | TOTAL NET REVENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $145,987,737 | $26,808,463 | $13,263,520 | $8,990,790 | $194,960,510 |
| 2023-24 | $143,048,698 | $24,917,763 | $12,533,884 | $4,975,487 | $185,475,832 |
| 2022-23 | $133,723,295 | $14,094,215 | $12,161,419 | $31,712 | $160,010,641 |
Québec gambling revenue
Loto-Québec regulates gambling in Québec, including overseeing its four main casinos, as well as a few gambling halls and smaller venues. These government-run Québec retail casinos include the famous Casino de Montréal, one of the largest not just in Canada but all of North America.
Meanwhile, for online options, there is Loto-Québec’s collection of websites. These include:
- Espacejeux for slots, table games, live dealer games, poker, bingo, and instants
- Mise-o-jeu for sports wagering
- Loto-Québec for lotteries
Each year, Loto-Québec provides its Jouer ensemble pour faire gagner le Québec report on the state of the industry (look under “Rapports annuels et trimestriels”). These include total revenue figures and net income for casinos & gambling halls, lottery, and gaming establishments (e.g., VLTs), but do not break out online revenue as a standalone category. Rather, that revenue is distributed across these other segments.
Here are the gambling revenue totals from Loto-Québec’s annual reports over recent years:
| QUÉBEC FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31) | Total revenue (GGR) | NET INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $2,992,913,000 | $1,517,652,000 | ||
| 2023-24 | $2,932,280,000 | $1,510,922,000 | ||
| 2022-23 | $2,998,553,000 | $1,600,024,000 | ||
| 2021-22 | $2,217,200,000 | $1,143,100,000 | ||
| 2020-21 | $1,407,500,000 | $457,600,000 | ||
| 2019-20 | $2,741,600,000 | $1,353,500,000 | ||
| 2018-19 | $2,827,087,000 | $1,408,206,000 | ||
| 2017-18 | $2,742,167,000 | $1,335,467,000 |
Atlantic Provinces gambling revenue
The four remaining provinces in Canada — New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island — otherwise known as Atlantic Canada, each feature relatively little retail gambling. Three of the four have a couple of locations, while Newfoundland and Labrador have none.
All four also offer online gambling via the shared Atlantic Lottery platform. The site launched as PlaySphere in 2004, initially offering lottery and sports wagering, then adding casino games starting in the early 2020s.
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation Annual Reports include “Profit by Province” totals. These figures include both online and retail net revenue:
ATLANTIC CANADA
FY (Apr. 1-Mar. 31)New Brunswick Gambling
(net revenue)Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling
(net revenue)Nova Scotia Gambling
(net revenue)Prince Edward Island Gambling
(net revenue)
2024-25 $154,600,000 $153,100,000 $165,100,000 $25,900,000
2023-24 $151,200,000 $147,300,000 $161,700,000 $26,800,000
2022-23 $153,900,000 $148,600,000 $160,400,000 $29,300,000
2021-22 $139,300,000 $135,100,000 $140,200,000 $23,500,000
2020-21 $118,600,000 $94,300,000 $118,900,000 $14,700,000
2019-20 $124,500,000 $121,100,000 $131,100,000 $18,700,000
2018-19 $130,000,000 $135,400,000 $138,600,000 $18,300,000
2017-18 $128,700,000 $133,800,000 $137,900,000 $18,800,000
Canada Gambling Revenue FAQ
Ontario applies a structured tax system to online gambling revenue through its regulated iGaming framework. Licensed private operators pay a percentage of their gaming revenue back to the province, generating significant public funds while maintaining oversight through iGaming Ontario and the AGCO.
Under Canada’s income tax laws, individuals who win money gambling do not have to pay tax on their winnings. This includes not having to pay taxes on money won from online gambling, casino games, the lottery, and other types of winnings. This is different from the US, where, in most cases, gambling winnings are generally considered taxable income.
It depends on the province. Each province has its own regulatory entity that reports revenue from its provincially run gambling sites. For example, in Ontario, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provides reporting on its provincially run OLG.ca site. Meanwhile, iGaming Ontario handles revenue reporting for the privately operated sites in the province.
Online gambling revenue has grown rapidly in recent years and now represents a substantial share of total gambling industry revenue in provinces with regulated markets. In jurisdictions like Ontario, online revenue accounts for a large share of overall gaming revenue, reflecting the continued shift from land-based to digital platforms.
Your source for gambling industry revenue data
Canada’s regulated gambling markets continue to evolve, with both retail and online segments contributing significantly to provincial economies. By tracking Canada gambling revenue across Ontario’s open iGaming framework and traditional land-based casinos, and soon Alberta’s expanding model, this page provides a clear snapshot of how the country’s gambling landscape is developing. As more provinces modernize their frameworks, online casino revenue and sports betting revenue projections will remain an important indicator of growth, competition, and long-term market sustainability across Canada. Check back to get more gambling industry revenue updates and insights.
