Ontario launching review of gambling sector to ensure optimal benefit to province

Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:05 PM
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The Ontario government is about to look under the hood of legalized gambling, launching a review that will try to ensure online sports betting, igaming, and brick-and-mortar casino play are delivering the goods for Canada’s most populous province.

Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture, and gaming, Stan Cho, announced the review Thursday at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto.

“The review will assess opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce red tape across both our online and land-based markets,” Cho said. “The ultimate goal is to ensure the whole gaming sector delivers strong economic outputs for Ontarians.”

The review and any changes made as a result “are not going to be a bunch of politicians sitting in a room thinking what’s best for the industry,” Cho added.