Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) published an update to its lottery licensing policy manual on 18 April 2019. The manual is intended to support consistent licensing decisions and explain the regulatory framework and administrative procedures for charitable gaming.
The revised manual informs how authorities make licensing decisions for charitable lottery gaming in Ontario.
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The AGCO’s Ontario internet gaming standards define terms including centralised self-exclusion, eligible individuals, eSports and fantasy sports. The definitions page notes amendments in May 2026.
Ontario’s AGCO updated its online gambling standards on 2 April 2026 ahead of the planned 2026 launch of a central self-exclusion programme. The rules require operators to block registered players, stop promotional communications within 24 hours and return unused funds; iGaming Ontario will manage the central register.
Ontario's Alcohol and Gaming Commission's page for thoroughbred racing rules shows a last-updated date of 2 February 2026. The supplied text does not specify which rules changed.
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