Ontario's iGaming market reached a historic CAD$9.6 billion in handle for March 2026, marking a 20.6% increase year-over-year. Despite a slight drop in active player accounts, gross gaming revenue rose to CAD$387 million.
As reported by iGaming Ontario, March 2026 set a remarkable milestone for the province's online gambling sector, with the total handle soaring to CAD$9.6 billion. This impressive figure reflects a 20.6% increase compared to the same month last year and a 10% rise from February 2026.
Gross gaming revenue also saw positive trends, climbing to CAD$387 million, which is a 13% increase from the previous month. Interestingly, the number of active player accounts dipped by 5% to 1.2 million, suggesting that while fewer players were engaging, those who did were betting more.
Breaking down the numbers further, the casino segment dominated the market, accounting for a staggering 87% of the total handle. This translates to CAD$8.3 billion in March alone, setting another record since the market's inception in April 2022.
Sports betting, while a smaller segment, still made a significant impact, contributing 11% to the overall handle with CAD$1.1 billion, reflecting a 14% increase month-over-month. Meanwhile, the poker segment, which typically represents a smaller share, saw a notable 36% increase in handle, reaching CAD$183 million, making up 2% of the total.
The growth in these segments indicates a robust and evolving iGaming landscape in Ontario, with players showing a willingness to engage more despite fluctuations in account numbers.
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