Ontario’s iGaming market set a new benchmark in July with a record CA$9.88 billion (US$7.02 billion) wagered, driven by a 6% monthly surge in casino play.
The big iGaming news in Ontario in July was the launch of Hard Rock Bet, tied to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, which opened its doors in July 2025. (Image/Hard Rock)
World Cup betting also helped drive those numbers, with matches across Mexico, Canada and the United States from June 11 to July 19. Sportsbooks reported record-setting handle numbers on the tournament.
Total cash wagers increased 4% compared to June, iGaming Ontario reported.
Overall non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) in July came in at CA$413.6 million, a 3% month-over-month increase. NAGGR is the amount operators retain from gambling activity before deducting bonuses, promotional credits, taxes, fees and operating costs.
Active player accounts were at 1.365 million, up 3% from June. Average revenue per active player account was CA$303, the same average the market saw the previous month.
Active Accounts Climb 3%
Online casino play led the market with CA$8.78 billion in handle—up 6% from June—representing 89% of total wagers. Sports betting handle dropped 4% month over month to CA$992 million (10% market share), while peer-to-peer (P2P) poker handle fell 8% to CA$116 million (1%).
Net Adjusted Gross Gaming Revenue (NAGGR) followed a similar pattern. Casino gaming generated CA$330.4 million in NAGGR (an 80% share, up 4% from June), sports betting generated CA$77.8 million (19% share, down 1%), and P2P poker produced CA$5.3 million (1% share, up 3%).
The Ontario-regulated market currently encompasses 48 licensed operators managing 83 active gaming websites.
Hard Rock Bet Debuts
The big industry news in July was the launch of Hard Rock Bet in Ontario, combining sports betting with an online casino featuring more than 3,000 games, including top slots, table games, and live dealer content.
The Ontario launch marked the brand’s first international expansion, tying it to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ottawa, which opened its doors in July 2025.
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