Your Canadian Gaming License Journey Starts Here

The core requirements typically include: business entity registration in Canada, detailed business plan, proof of financial stability, criminal background checks for all key personnel, anti-money laundering protocols, responsible gambling measures, and certified gaming platform with approved RNG. However, specific requirements vary by province, with Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec having the most developed regulatory frameworks for online gambling. Get more information at igaming-regulation-tips.com

License costs vary significantly by province. Ontario's iGaming license has an application fee of $100,000 CAD with annual regulatory costs of approximately $300,000-$500,000 depending on revenue. British Columbia's fees range from $50,000-$100,000 plus ongoing compliance costs. Other provinces have similar fee structures but may include additional requirements like local office establishment or domestic banking relationships that increase overall costs.

The average self-guided application takes 8-12 months from submission to approval. With our professional guidance, we've reduced this timeframe to 4.3 months on average. Factors affecting timeline include application completeness, responsiveness to regulator inquiries, complexity of your gaming offerings, and current backlog at the provincial regulatory body. Ontario currently has the most efficient process, while Quebec typically takes longer due to additional language requirements.

Yes, foreign companies can obtain Canadian gaming licenses, though most provinces require establishing a local business entity. International operators need to demonstrate financial stability, compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, and adherence to Canadian data privacy laws. Additionally, server location requirements vary by province - Ontario allows international servers while Quebec requires local data storage. Our team specializes in helping international operators navigate these requirements efficiently.

Licensed operators must maintain continuous compliance including: regular financial audits (typically quarterly), ongoing RNG testing and certification, responsible gambling tools implementation, player fund protection measures, regular reporting to provincial authorities, anti-money laundering monitoring, and adherence to advertising standards. Additionally, any platform updates or new game integrations generally require regulatory approval before implementation. Our post-licensing support includes compliance monitoring systems to ensure these requirements are consistently met.