Ontario’s regulated iGaming market generated C$396.3 million in non-adjusted gross gaming revenue in August 2026. Online casino growth offset a sharp decline in sports-betting revenue, according to iGaming Ontario’s monthly report.

Operators recorded C$9.74 billion in cash wagers during the 31-day month. That was below July’s record of C$9.88 billion, but it remained Ontario’s second-highest monthly total since the regulated market opened in April 2022.

Canadian Gaming Business reported that August’s results showed a weaker betting market despite sustained overall wagering activity.

Casino products generated most of Ontario’s iGaming revenue in August, while sports betting declined as the major-event calendar slowed.

Casino revenue rose as betting weakened

Online casino revenue reached about C$336.3 million in August. It increased roughly 2% from July and about 26% from August 2025, based on the monthly data.

Sports-betting revenue fell to C$54.4 million. Global Gaming Insider reported that the figure was down about 30% from July and 9.6% from August 2025. Sports wagers totalled C$843 million, a 15% monthly decline.

  • Online casino generated about 85% of total market revenue.
  • Casino cash wagers reached approximately C$8.78 billion, or 90% of the market total.
  • Sports betting accounted for about 9% of cash wagers.
  • Peer-to-peer poker generated C$5.6 million in revenue from C$122 million in wagers.

August falls between major tournament activity and the start of the full National Football League and National Hockey League schedules. That seasonal gap helps explain why sportsbook revenue weakened while casino play continued across the month.

Fewer active accounts, higher revenue per account

Active player accounts fell 11% from July to approximately 1.208 million. Average revenue per active account rose to about C$328, an 8% increase from the previous month, Global Gaming Insider reported.

The account figure does not represent unique people. One player can hold accounts with more than one operator.

The data exclude Ontario Lottery and Gaming’s online offering and pari-mutuel horse-racing wagers. iGaming Ontario says the figures are unaudited and may be adjusted.

What the figures mean for operators

August showed how quickly sportsbook revenue can change when the sports calendar slows. Major tournaments and peak league schedules can drive wagering volume, but that demand is seasonal.

Casino products provided a steadier base during the month. Casino revenue more than offset the C$23.4 million monthly decline in sports-betting revenue.

Total market revenue fell 4% from July but remained 18% above August 2025, according to Global Gaming Insider.

For operators, the figures point to two different commercial roles. Sports betting can attract customers during major events, while online casino activity supplies most recurring market revenue. Ontario’s results depend on both seasonal sports demand and the broader casino portfolio.

September could bring a different mix

The next report will show whether the return of football and hockey increases sports wagering after the August slowdown. New operator launches could also affect the comparison.

iGaming Ontario does not publish revenue by individual operator, so the available data cannot show which companies benefited most from the shift toward casino play.

August provided a clear measure of Ontario’s market structure: sports betting attracted wagering activity, but casino products generated most of the revenue.