The moment of truth may be drawing near for private-sector operators of online sportsbooks and casinos that are trying to get the Quebec government to see the light.
That’s because an election is fast approaching in Quebec, Canada’s second-most populous province, and must be held by Oct. 5, 2026.
This presents an opening for those who would like to see changes made to the status quo for Quebec sports betting and iGaming, which the province currently only authorizes via the government-owned Loto-Québec.
“For us, the 2026 election is an opportunity, an additional opportunity, to bring this issue into the platforms of all political parties and to have a government that will take on this challenge starting in 2026,” said Ariane Gauthier, spokesperson for the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition, during an interview with Covers at last week’s Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto.
