Ontario iGaming Sets Record CAD$9.884 Billion Handle in July on Casino Strength
TL;DR — Ontario iGaming hit a record CAD$9.884 billion in wagers during July, a 4% increase driven by 6% casino growth and World Cup betting. NAGGR rose 3% to $413.6 million with active accounts up to 1.365 million. Hard Rock Bet made its international debut with over 3,000 games.
SCCG Take — Casino dominance at 89% of handle shows vertical balance in a mature market. New entrants must differentiate quickly as the operator count hits 48.
Ontario’s iGaming market set a record with CAD$9.884 billion wagered in July. Total cash wagers increased 4% compared to June. A 6% monthly increase in casino play fueled much of the growth.
World Cup betting across Mexico, Canada and the United States from June 11 to July 19 also supported the numbers. Sportsbooks reported record-setting handle on the tournament.
Overall non-adjusted gross gaming revenue reached $413.6 million. This marked a 3% month-over-month increase. Active player accounts stood at 1.365 million, up 3% from June. Average revenue per active player account remained $303.
Casino handle totalled $8.78 billion, up 6% for an 89% market share. Sports betting handle came in at $992 million, a 4% decrease for 10% share. Peer-to-peer poker registered $116 million, down 8% for 1% share.
Casino NAGGR hit $330.4 million, up 4% for 80% share. Sports betting NAGGR was $77.8 million, down 1% for 19% share. P2P poker NAGGR rose 3% to $5.3 million for 1% share.
The Ontario-regulated iGaming market currently lists 48 licensed operators and 83 gaming websites.
Hard Rock Bet Debuts in Ontario
The major news in July was the launch of Hard Rock Bet. The offering combines sports betting with an online casino featuring more than 3,000 games. These include top slots, table games and live dealer content.
This Ontario launch marked the brand’s first international expansion. It ties the platform to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, which opened in July 2025.
The performance data, as first reported by Casino.org News, points to a stable and growing market. Casino strength compensates for modest sports betting declines. Licensed operators face an environment where new competition arrives as the handle scales to new highs.
Reporting: Casino.org News
Generated by SCCG’s automated editorial system from published source reporting. SCCG Management holds editorial responsibility.
Casino dominance at 89% shows vertical balance in a mature market where new entrants face steep differentiation pressure.
Ontario is proving what mature regulated iGaming looks like: casino drives the lion's share, sports betting stabilizes, and 48 operators compete for fewer new edges. At SCCG, we track which markets follow this pattern and which verticals still offer entry wedges for the right partner.
- Casino handle up 6% to $8.78B, capturing 89% share; sports betting down 4% to $992M
- Active accounts grew 3% to 1.365M; NAGGR rose 3% to $413.6M at steady $303 per player
- Hard Rock Bet launched with 3,000+ games, marking first international expansion tied to Ottawa property
SCCG angle: SCCG connects operators entering Ontario with casino content suppliers, payment partners, and compliance advisors who understand the 48-operator landscape. We help clients build differentiated casino experiences where vertical share—not just market entry—determines survival.
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