How do I confirm that the Ontario online casino I am using is currently in good standing with its regulator rather than just claiming to be licensed?

Claiming to be licensed costs nothing — actually being on the AGCO/iGaming Ontario registry does. Here is exactly how to tell the difference, in order of reliability.

Check the official operator directory first

A directory of all fully registered and authorized operators and their igaming sites is available via the iGaming Ontario website. That's your ground truth. Being a fully registered and authorized operator in the Ontario igaming market means the organization has successfully received registration by the AGCO and, with the exception of OLG.ca, has executed an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. If the casino you're using isn't on that list, it is not operating legally in Ontario — full stop. The AGCO's own site at agco.ca points players directly to the iGaming Ontario directory as the live source of truth, so bookmark it and cross-reference it whenever you're unsure.

Look for both logos on the site itself

Every internet gaming website offered by a fully registered and approved operator in Ontario will have both the iGaming Ontario and BetGuard logos displayed. Seeing these logos tells you that the site's operations are managed by iGaming Ontario and regulated by the AGCO, giving you confidence that you're playing on a secure website that offers a safer and more socially responsible experience. A site that reproduces one logo but not the other — or neither — is a red flag worth acting on.

BetGuard, for context, is Ontario's centralized self-exclusion service launched in May 2026. All igaming operators in Ontario participate in BetGuard, a tool that allows people to opt out of all regulated online gambling in Ontario. Participation is mandatory for registered operators, which is why its logo appearing on a site is a meaningful signal — not just a badge anyone can paste on.

What "good standing" actually involves

Registration isn't a one-time rubber stamp. The AGCO monitors igaming operators, suppliers, and digital game offerings for ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations, including the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming. To complete registration, organizations must have met rigorous standards of game integrity, fairness, player protections, and social responsibility. The AGCO also has real enforcement teeth: the AGCO has, for example, served companies with Orders of Monetary Penalties where investigations found their games were available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario players.

If a site has lost its registration or exited the market, the iGaming Ontario directory reflects that too. If a gaming site or operator used to be listed but no longer appears, they have most likely ceased operations in Ontario. In advance of leaving the Ontario iGaming marketplace, operators will contact players to outline what actions, if any, are required.

The practical checklist for a Toronto player

• Go to igamingontario.ca/en/operator/operators and confirm the site appears by name.
• On the casino site itself, look for both the iGaming Ontario logo and the BetGuard logo — their presence is an iGaming Ontario-confirmed signal of a regulated operator.
• Cross-check at agco.ca if you want a second official source; the AGCO's own page on registered internet gaming operators links back to the same iGaming Ontario directory.
• Ontario's regulated market is built on clear, enforceable standards that require operators to include strong consumer protections such as game integrity and responsible gaming safeguards — unregulated sites offer none of that assurance.

One thing that won't help: a site simply stating "licensed and regulated" in its footer. That text is unverifiable on its own. The directory check and the dual-logo test are the only methods that actually trace back to the regulator. If you ever want to talk through a concern about your own play, ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) is the province's support line — free, confidential, and available around the clock. Ontario's legal gambling age is 19+.