
Is online gambling legal in Canada?
Short answer: Yes—online gambling is legal in Canada, but the rules change from one jurisdiction to the next. The federal Criminal Code allows provinces and territories to operate gambling themselves or license others to do so on their behalf. That’s why play in Ontario doesn’t look the same as it does in Alberta or Quebec. Below is a plain-English, province-by-province guide to who runs what, how the systems are set up, and what to know before you log in.