The AGCO Registrar's Standards, in Plain Language
Ontario's regulated operators must follow the AGCO's Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. Here is what those standards are built to protect — summarised for readers, not as a substitute for the official document.
Core objectives
Game integrity & fairness
Games must perform as described, random number generation must be tested, and advertised return figures must be truthful. Operators must use certified gaming systems.
Player protection
Deposit and time limits, self-exclusion, and visible responsible-gambling tools are mandatory. Marketing must not target minors or mislead about the odds of winning.
Anti-money-laundering
Operators must know their customers, monitor for suspicious activity, and meet reporting obligations — the same financial-integrity expectations as other regulated sectors.
Responsible advertising
Standards restrict how bonuses and inducements can be advertised and require responsible-gambling messaging, following tightening rules on the use of athletes and celebrities.
Why it matters for the data
Because registered operators report into a common framework, Ontario produces something rare in North America: a consistent, quarter-over-quarter picture of a competitive online market. That is what makes the iGaming Ontario figures worth tracking.
Read the source
This summary is for orientation only. The binding requirements are in the AGCO's published standards — see the AGCO lottery & gaming pages.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-29.