Where can I confirm that an online casino is currently in good standing with Ontario's gaming regulator?

Plenty of Ottawa players land on a site that looks polished and legitimate, then wonder: is this actually authorized to operate here, or am I just trusting a logo? There are two solid, official ways to answer that question — and you can use them together for a complete picture.

Check the iGaming Ontario operator directory first

A directory of all fully registered and authorized operators and their igaming sites is available via the iGaming Ontario website at igamingontario.ca. The directory covers all igaming sites offered by regulated operators contracted by iGaming Ontario, and it is updated every time a new site offered by a regulated and authorized operator is made available. That means it reflects the current state of the market, not a snapshot from six months ago. If a site's name doesn't appear there, it is not part of Ontario's regulated framework — full stop.

The AGCO's own page on registered internet gaming operators points directly to that same iGaming Ontario directory as the authoritative source, so there's no separate AGCO list to cross-reference; one lookup covers both bodies. To operate a regulated igaming site in Ontario, an operator must register with the AGCO, and iGaming operators are responsible for meeting all standards and requirements. The AGCO determines eligibility and registers igaming operators and gaming-related suppliers to ensure the integrity of sector participants.

A quick note before going further: Ontario's legal gambling age is 19+, and you need to be physically located in Ontario to play on any of these sites. If you ever want support around your play, ConnexOntario is available at 1-866-531-2600.

Look for the logos on the site itself

Beyond the registry lookup, regulated Ontario sites carry two specific logos that serve as an on-site signal of legitimate standing: the iGaming Ontario logo and the BetGuard logo. Per iGaming Ontario, seeing both logos tells you the site is managed by iGaming Ontario and regulated by the AGCO. BetGuard (betguard.ca) is Ontario's centralized self-exclusion service — launched in May 2026 — and every fully registered and approved Ontario igaming website displays its logo alongside the iGaming Ontario mark. If either logo is missing, that's worth treating as a red flag until you've confirmed the site's status in the directory.

Why the two-step check matters

The AGCO monitors igaming operators, suppliers, and digital game offerings for compliance with regulatory obligations, and where compliance concerns are identified, can bring operators and suppliers back into compliance through progressive sanctions — including warnings, suspensions, monetary penalties, and in the most serious cases, revocations. In other words, registration isn't a one-time rubber stamp; operators can lose their standing. Checking the live directory, rather than relying solely on memory or a third-party review site, is how you confirm a site is currently authorized — not just that it was authorized at some point in the past.

iGaming Ontario became an independent agency in May 2025 and develops and executes operating agreements with private internet gaming operators, as well as the required policies and programs that balance consumer protection and other government objectives. The AGCO sits above it as the regulator. Both bodies publish their information publicly, so there's no reason to rely on anything other than those primary sources when you want a straight answer on whether a site is legitimate.