How is online casino play different from visiting a casino in Toronto?

The biggest differences come down to where you play, how the two are regulated, and the range of games.

Land-based casinos in Toronto

Venues like Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto and Pickering Casino Resort are run by the OLG through Great Canadian Entertainment. You play in person, on physical machines and tables, and the experience includes dining, live entertainment and the social side of a casino floor.

Regulated online play

Since Ontario's regulated iGaming market launched in April 2022, residents can also play online at casinos registered with the AGCO and iGaming Ontario. The draw is convenience — you can play from home anywhere in the province — and a far larger catalogue of slots and live-dealer tables than any single building can hold.

Both are legal and regulated; they are simply overseen under different frameworks. If you want the online route, use a registered site — the rated, AGCO-registered options are listed below.