Don Bourgeois share his perspective with Gambling.Re on how Ontario’s pioneering “conduct and manage” iGaming model has sparked a national trend. In the article, Don discusses Ontario’s pioneering approach, its nationwide influence, and the legal challenges shaping the business of online gambling in Canada.
The iGaming sector has continued to evolve in Canada, primarily in Ontario but also with interest in a competitive, regulated market expanding outside the province of Ontario. Ontario’s launch of a regulated market under Canada’s unique “conduct and manage” model in April 2022 has exceeded expectations. Channelization from the “grey market” to the regulated market is over 85% with the International Betting Integrity Association estimating it to be at 92% for sports wagering.
