Ontario iGaming Sets New Record with CAD 9.2B in October

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Ontario iGaming Sets New Record with CAD 9.2B in October

Ontario’s regulated iGaming sector surged to a new high in October 2025, with total wagers reaching CAD 9.249 billion, according to data released by iGaming Ontario (iGO). This figure marks the first time the province’s online gambling market has crossed the CAD 9 billion threshold. 

Ontario iGaming: Strong Performance Across Sectors

Ontario’s growth was driven largely by its Canada online casinos segment. Online casino wagering, including slots, table games, and live-dealer offerings, came in at CAD 7.88 billion, representing roughly 85 percent of the total cash handle. Casino-generated non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached CAD 303.8 million, up another record. 

Meanwhile, online sportsbooks also saw a record month. iGO reported a total sports betting handle of more than CAD 1.2 billion in October. This was a 17 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. 

From that volume, sportsbooks generated CAD 58.3 million in revenue, a solid rise from September but still below the most profitable months earlier in 2025. 

Additionally, peer-to-peer poker made only a modest contribution, with wagers totaling CAD 131 million and revenue of CAD 5.6 million. 

The growth was aided by a strong surge in customer activity: active player accounts climbed to 1.287 million. This amounts to nearly 1.3 million, a 9 percent month-on-month rise and 36 percent higher than October 2024. 

Moreover, the increase came as active player accounts reached a record high of about 1.29 million. This is up 9 percent from September’s previous peak and 36 percent higher than in the same month last year.

Overall, the average monthly revenue per active account stood at CAD 286, combining online casino, sportsbook, and poker activity. 

October Sports Betting Surge

October’s sportsbooks boom was fueled in part by Ontario’s packed sports calendar. The Blue Jays’ postseason run, along with the NHL and NBA regular seasons, helped push betting activity to remarkable levels. 

Despite the blockbuster handle, operator profitability was somewhat constrained. Bettors supporting the Blue Jays cut into sportsbook margins, keeping gross gaming revenue comparatively modest. 

Heading Into Year-End, Momentum Looks Promising

Ontario’s iGaming market appears well positioned to maintain momentum through the rest of 2025. The surge in active accounts and record wagers suggest growing player engagement on Canadian online casinos and online sportsbooks alike. 

Ontario’s iGaming’s strong performance underlines the resilience and maturity of the regulated market nearly four years after its launch. Continued strength in the casino vertical, combined with a healthy appetite for sports betting, may drive more records in coming months. 

Regulatory developments such as expanding poker liquidity following recent court rulings could also open new growth avenues. As Ontario approaches year-end, all eyes will be on whether the province can parlay October’s gains into sustained growth across its iGaming ecosystem.