Ontario’s Online Wagering Hit C$9.48 Billion in May for a Third Straight Month

May 2026 brought double-digit gains in online casino betting and revenue, even as poker stakes slid.
Ontario’s Online Wagering Hit C$9.48 Billion in May for a Third Straight Month
June 27, 2026

Ontario posted C$9.48 billion in online wagering in May 2026, a 17% month-on-month increase and the third consecutive month above C$9 billion.

Online casino bets rose 20% to C$8.37 billion in May.

Sports betting was flat at C$972 million, while poker stakes fell 7% to C$134 million.

Monthly online gambling revenue increased by 22% to C$413.1 million.

Online casino revenue reached a record C$326.4 million in May 2026, up 26%.

These results were reported for May 2026.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VACPG) helpline at 1-888-532-3500

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