Gambling regulation
Gambling in the country:
Provincial regulation
Local License:
AGCO (example)
Top brands in the country
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Top payment systems
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Слоты по доли рынка
Top Slots
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More about gambling regulation
There are two levels of gambling regulation in Canada: federal and provincial.
At the federal level, gambling is prohibited by the criminal code except for those authorized at the provincial regulatory level. That is, the operator must obtain a license from the province in which he will provide services.
Separately, Ontario is the only province that actively cooperates with international operators.
Despite the existing regulatory rules, there are many “gray casinos” in the Canadian market, as the authorities do not restrict access to such projects. The most popular “gray” license: Curacao.
About blocking and liability
High
Legislation:
Federal Criminal Code + provincial regimes; advertising and governance are in many respects regulated by the provinces
The activity of the authorities:
Medium
Risk of harassment of non-residents:
Low
The risk in entering the country:
Low
Risk of extradition to the country:
High
Precedents (against non-residents):
No/limited
Comment on the level of risk:
In Canada, gambling powers are divided between federal law and the provinces; advertising restrictions vary by province. Foreign affiliates have a low risk of criminal prosecution, but blocking and civil penalties are possible. Keep an eye on provincial regulations (Ontario, etc.). Risk of extradition is high - Canada actively seeks extradition from the US, UK, Australia and other partner countries.
Gambling in the country
It is safe to say that Canada is one of the most developed countries in terms of gambling culture. According to the latest data, with a population of ~40 million people, about 18 million Canadians regularly gamble.
Going to an offline casino you will see a variety of players: from a group of young guys who came to play after school, to cute retirees who are actively spinning slots. The fact is that in Canada, gambling is a popular form of leisure. If we are accustomed to go with friends to a restaurant or movie, then for Canadians is absolutely in order to go together to the casino.
Online gambling has also been present in Canada for quite some time, but boomed in popularity during the covid lockdown, when all gambling enthusiasts were forced to move online.
Middle age: 33-55. Gambling is popular among all ages >18, but a key segment of active players is in the above age range.
The largest percentage of gamblers reside in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, where gambling is well regulated.
Canada is potentially a very lucrative market. First of all, it is worth noting that Canadians are very familiar with gambling and perceive it as a form of leisure. Therefore, if they actively register and willingly make deposits. At the same time, the market is regulated, but the regulation is not the strictest.
If you are planning to enter the Canadian market, you should take into account that competition in the market is high, and the cost of attracting traffic is not the smallest. Therefore, first of all, you should focus on making sure that your website is well optimized for mobile devices, loads quickly, has a fast registration form and up-to-date payment options. Especially worth paying attention to the payment system Muchbetter, which more and more gamblers prefer.
And, of course, no one has canceled the competitive welcome offer, which can be a key decision on the part of the player whether to enter your project.
Gambling regulation
Gambling in the country:
Provincial regulation
Local License:
AGCO (example)
About the population of the country
Official Language:
English, French
Believers:
40 %
Second Religion:
Basic information about the country
Name of country:
Canada
Code (2-digit):
CA
Continent:
North America
Capital:
Ottawa
Area of the country:
9,976,139 square kilometers.
Phone Code:
'+1 xxx
Currency (currency code):
Canadian dollar (CAD)
Geographical features of the country
Province (10): Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan.
area (3): Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon.
The modern territory of the country was partially or fully occupied by the following states: the British Empire (now Great Britain), the French Empire.
Canada is washed by seas: Hudson Bay, Labrador Sea, Baffin Sea, Beaufort Sea, Lincoln Sea, Crown Prince Gustav Sea, Gustav-Adolph Sea.
Canada has access to lakes: Upper, Huron, Great Bear, Great Slave, Erie, Winnipeg, Ontario, Athabasca, Deer (Reindeer Lake), Winnipegosis, Nettilling, Nipigon, Manitoba, Woodland, Dubonte, Amajuak, Melville, Wollaston, Mistassini, Neweltine, and others.
There are rivers running through the area: Yukon, Columbia, Mackenzie, Churchill, Pease, Fraser, North Saskatchewan, Ottawa, Athabasca, St. Lawrence, Milk, Liard, Assiniboine, Albany, Severn, Buck, Porcupine, Thelon, La Grande, Red River, and others.
There are straits in the waters of the country: Davis, Parry, Hudson, Nares (Nares), Georgia, Northumberland, Cabot.
Canada owns the islands: Baffin Land, Victoria, Ellesmere, Newfoundland, Banks, Devon, Axel Heiberg, Melville, Southampton, Prince of Wales, Vancouver, Somerset, Bathurst, Prince Patrick, King William, Ellef-Ringnes, Bylot, Cape Breton, Prince Charles, Anticosti, and others.
Mountains within the country: Logan, St. Elias, Lucainia, King Peak, Steele, Wood, Vancouver, Slaggard, Macaulay, Fairwater, Hubbard, Walsh, Elverstone, McArthur, Augusta, Strickland, Evelanche, Quincy-Adams, Waddington, Robson and others.
There are deserts on the territory of the country: Arctic.
Famous caves in the country: Castlegard, Yorkshire-Pot-Mendips, Tanksgiving, Ursa Major, Three Islands, Gargantua, Q5.
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