BetMGM runs a regulated online casino, sportsbook and poker site for players in Ontario, registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and under an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. MGM Resorts and Entain own it. The AGCO has penalized it twice over marketing: C$48,000 in 2022 and C$110,000 in 2025, the second partly over what it said were prohibited inducements by affiliates.
| Operator | BetMGM Canada Inc. |
|---|---|
| Owners | MGM Resorts International and Entain, 50% each |
| Regulated by | AGCO (registration) and iGaming Ontario (operating agreement) |
| In Ontario since | April 4, 2022, the day the market opened |
| Sites in Ontario | BetMGM Casino, BetMGM Sportsbook and BetMGM Poker |
| Payment methods | Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Interac e-Transfer, Apple Pay and BetMGM Gift Card (BetMGM's banking page, read November 9, 2026). The public pages we read don't give a minimum deposit |
| Withdrawals | “All withdrawals have an internal review period of up to 3-5 days,” then within 24 hours for PayPal, Interac and Visa debit, and 1-3 business days for Apple Pay and Visa credit (BetMGM's help page, read November 9, 2026). Its other help pages give other times |
| App | The BetMGM app takes deposits and withdrawals. To play in a phone browser instead, you must install the Geoguard app (BetMGM's help pages, read November 9, 2026) |
| Minimum age | 19 |
| AGCO record | May 2022: C$48,000 (advertising and inducements). March 2025: C$110,000 (inducements, including through affiliates) |
| Alberta | BetMGM Sportsbook & Casino is on Alberta iGaming Corporation's list of registered sites (checked November 9, 2026) |
| Help | ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600 |
Who runs BetMGM in Ontario
The Ontario operator is BetMGM Canada Inc. BetMGM is a joint venture of MGM Resorts International, the US casino company, and Entain, the UK-listed owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, which hold 50% each.
What it offers
iGaming Ontario lists three BetMGM sites: BetMGM Casino (casino.on.betmgm.ca), BetMGM Sportsbook (sports.on.betmgm.ca) and BetMGM Poker (poker.on.betmgm.ca). One BetMGM account covers all three (on.betmgm.ca, seen November 9, 2026). We haven't tested deposits or withdrawals.
We don't list BetMGM's offers. In Ontario, operators may show bonus offers only on their own site or to players who have agreed to receive them (AGCO Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming, standard 2.05).
BetMGM's AGCO record
May 3, 2022, C$48,000. In April 2022, starting the day the market opened, the AGCO said, BetMGM posted a “$250K Launch Party” contest with a $100K casino bonus, a $10 casino bonus for a $25 bet, and a chance at 100 free spins for following its Twitter account. A tweet on April 10, 2022 also said “the more money you put in per bet, the higher your chance is of winning.” The AGCO cited standards 2.05 (inducements) and 2.04 (truthful advertising).
March 26, 2025, C$110,000. The AGCO said BetMGM representatives at the National Franchise Show on January 13-14, 2024 offered new players C$100 in cash to open an account and deposit C$15. It also said two marketing affiliates used prohibited inducements in 2024. BetMGM acknowledged on March 11 that Above the Street had; that brought 377 sign-ups and C$127,180 in commissions to the affiliate. Maple Leaf Marketing's, on April 13, brought 94 sign-ups and about C$34,000. It cited standard 2.05 and standard 1.19, which makes an operator responsible for its contractors.
| When | What the AGCO said | Sign-ups | Commissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022: C$48,000 penalty | |||
| April 4-11, 2022 | Tweets with three bonus offers, and a tweet saying bigger bets raise the chance of winning | Not given | Not given |
| March 26, 2025: C$110,000 penalty | |||
| January 13-14, 2024 | C$100 in cash offered to new players at the National Franchise Show | Not given | Not given |
| March 11, 2024 | Above the Street, a marketing affiliate | 377 | C$127,180 |
| April 13, 2024 | Maple Leaf Marketing, a marketing affiliate | 94 | About C$34,000 |
Those commissions total about C$161,000, more than the C$110,000 penalty.
What Ontario's rules give you
Ontario's rules promise players at licensed sites that offers are achievable as shown and that nobody under 19 may play. Slots can't auto-play, there must be a minimum time between spins, and no feature may disguise a loss as a win.
A dispute goes to the operator first: use its formal complaints process and allow it up to 90 days to decide. If that doesn't resolve it, you can complain to the AGCO through iAGCO, quoting the operator's complaint reference number. The AGCO can penalize the operator, but it can't get your money back. Complaints about responsible gambling or advertising can go to the AGCO directly.
casin.com verdict
Suits Ontario players who want a casino, a sportsbook and poker from one regulated brand.
Both penalties are about marketing. Neither is about casino payouts or how BetMGM treats players once they've signed up.
Take the 2025 case as a warning: in Ontario, a cash or bonus offer from someone at a show or on a marketing site is against the rules, whoever makes it. Operators may show offers only on their own site or to players who've agreed to receive them.
Outside Ontario, check that province's list. Alberta's has BetMGM Sportsbook & Casino (checked November 9, 2026).
Not for players outside Ontario and Alberta. Alberta's list has no BetMGM Poker.
In the news
- Ontario's September revenue (October 30, 2026)
- The AGCO's 2026 penalties (October 27, 2026)
Questions about BetMGM Ontario
Is BetMGM legal in Ontario?
Yes. It is registered with the AGCO and has an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario.
Who owns BetMGM?
MGM Resorts International and Entain, 50% each. The Ontario operator is BetMGM Canada Inc.
Has BetMGM been fined in Ontario?
Twice: C$48,000 in May 2022 and C$110,000 in March 2025, both over marketing.
Can I use BetMGM in Alberta?
Yes, if you're in Alberta and 18 or older: BetMGM Sportsbook & Casino is on Alberta iGaming Corporation's list (checked November 9, 2026).
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How we checked. By the casin.com team. Last checked November 9, 2026. Sources: the AGCO's releases, MGM Resorts' quarterly report, iGaming Ontario's and Alberta iGaming Corporation's lists, BetMGM's public pages and casin.com news.