According to Canadian regulations, “there is no legislation or case law that specifically criminalizes or otherwise prohibits the provision of digital gambling by private companies.” This is clearly outlined in the Federal Criminal Code (sections 201 – 206). While Canadian online gambling companies are subject to Federal laws in Canada, it is less clear what provisions external operators are subject to, making this a grey area issue.
Nonetheless, Canadian legislation expressly states that all online gambling activity offering services to Canadian players –outside of Canada – are deemed illegal and should be shuttered. In other words, Canadian online casino players are restricted when it comes to foreign-based online casinos.
While online gambling is outlawed in Canada if it is not a state-licensed operator; there are exceptions to this rule. Pari-mutuel betting on horses is governed by the Canadian pari-mutuel agency at the Federal level, and various provincial authorities have taken it upon themselves to regulate digital casino gambling, including blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and slots games.
The Alberta Gambling Liquor Commission (AGLC) is tasked with this duty, while in British Columbia this falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance’s Gambling Policy and Enforcement Branch. In Manitoba, the Liquor, Gambling, and Cannabis Authority (LGCA) of the province take care of regulation.
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