The AGCO is the regulator responsible for overseeing gambling in Ontario, including the province's open iGaming market. It sets the standards operators must meet, issues registrations, and enforces the rules that protect players, such as advertising limits and responsible gambling requirements.
Casinos and sports betting sites that want to serve Ontario legally must be registered with the AGCO and operate through the iGaming Ontario framework. The commission can investigate complaints and revoke a licence if an operator breaks the rules, which gives Ontario players a clear point of recourse.
Example usage
- Checking that a site holds AGCO registration before signing up in Ontario
Related terms
- Regulated Market, A gambling market overseen by a licensing authority that sets rules on fairness, payouts, and player protection.
- Responsible Gambling, An approach and set of tools that help players keep gambling safe, affordable, and within personal limits.
- Single-Game Sports Betting, Wagering on the outcome of one match or event, legalised across Canada in 2021 after the ban on single bets was lifted.
- iGaming Ontario (iGO), The agency that runs Ontario's regulated online gambling market, contracting with private operators registered by the AGCO.