With the continued increase in wagers and gaming revenue in
Ontario, judicial validation of Ontario's "conduct and
manage" Internet gaming (iGaming) model and progress towards a
centralized self-exclusion program as a key tool to promote
responsible gaming, iGaming in Ontario has continued to grow and
mature in 2024. As we move into 2025, we can expect further
maturation in the regulatory environment. This will include a
determination of whether players can participate in peer-to-peer
games with players located outside of Canada, an increased focus on
advertising and the expansion of regulated markets in other
provinces of Canada, notably Alberta.
The Ontario Court of Appeal will render a decision in the
reference brought by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
to determine whether "open liquidity," which would permit
players from Ontario to play against those outside of Canada, is
legal in gaming offerings by registered operators (the Liquidity
Reference).
