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Online poker in Canada: the rules by province and the rooms that accept Canadians

In Canada, gambling is run province by province. Ontario and Alberta license private online poker sites, and the other provinces run their own government sites. Here is what that means for you and which of our partner rooms accept Canadian players.

Poker rooms that accept players from Canada

Ranked by the rakeback you get through RakebackPokerWorld. Each room confirms your location when you sign up.

  1. Betsson Poker

    Large European network

    50% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus Check with the room
    Sign up See in the comparison

  2. Betsafe Poker

    Elite Series with €7 million guaranteed

    50% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus Check with the room
    Sign up See in the comparison

  3. RedStar Poker

    High rakeback on iPoker

    45% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus Check with the room
    Sign up See in the comparison

  4. Everygame Poker

    Biggest deposit bonus

    36% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 200% on your first deposit
    Sign up See in the comparison

  5. Netbet Poker

    Free balance on sign-up

    35% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus €20 free
    Sign up See in the comparison

  6. BetOnline Poker

    Tournaments and cash games in dollars

    33% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 100% up to $1,000
    Sign up See in the comparison

  7. ACR Poker

    Biggest guarantees outside GG and PokerStars

    30% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 100% up to $2,000
    Sign up See in the comparison

  8. Tigergaming

    $1 million guaranteed

    30% Rakeback
    Welcome bonus 100% on your first deposit
    Sign up See in the comparison

See the full comparison

Canada at a glance

Legal situation
Set by each province: Ontario (since April 2022) and Alberta (since July 2026) license private sites; the other provinces run government sites.
Regulator
iGaming Ontario (Ontario) and AGLC (Alberta)
Local currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Partner rooms that accept Canada
8
Last checked

How online poker works in Canada

The provinces are in charge. Under the Criminal Code, each province conducts and manages gambling in its own territory. That’s why the rules change depending on where you live.

Ontario. Since April 2022, Ontario has had an open, regulated online market run by iGaming Ontario. Players located in Ontario should use the sites registered there; many international rooms don’t accept Ontario residents.

Alberta. Alberta launched Canada’s second regulated online market on July 13, 2026, overseen by the AGLC. For now, poker on Alberta’s licensed sites is played only against other players located in Alberta.

The other provinces. British Columbia, Quebec and the rest of the country offer online gambling through government-run sites. Many players in these provinces also use international rooms that accept Canadians.

Deposits and withdrawals

Crypto is the most common way to deposit at international rooms, and several of them also accept cards and e-wallets. Rooms usually play in US dollars, so your bank or exchange converts from Canadian dollars. Before you send crypto, check the network in the room’s cashier and start with a small amount. See our guide to Bitcoin poker sites.

Taxes

As a general rule, the gambling winnings of recreational players aren’t taxed in Canada, but people who play poker as a business may have to declare that income. Talk to a tax professional about your situation.

How it works

  1. Pick a room

    Compare rakeback, bonuses and payment methods in the list above or in the full comparison.

  2. Sign up through our link

    Use the room's button. That link is what registers you under our deal; without it, there's no extra rakeback.

  3. Message us on Telegram

    Send your room nickname to @Guilherme88rpw. From then on, rakeback is paid on each room's schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online poker legal in Canada?

Gambling is managed by each province. Ontario has licensed private online poker sites since April 2022 and Alberta since July 13, 2026. The other provinces offer poker through their own government sites. Many Canadians outside Ontario and Alberta also play at international rooms. Check the rules in your province before you play.

Can I play at international rooms from Ontario or Alberta?

In Ontario and Alberta, the legal options are the sites registered in your province. Many international rooms don't accept players located there, and each room checks your location when you sign up.

Which poker sites accept Canadian players?

Several of our partner rooms accept Canada; you can see them in the list on this page. The list is updated when a room changes its rules.

Are poker winnings taxed in Canada?

As a general rule, Canada doesn't tax the gambling winnings of recreational players, but people who play poker as a business may have to declare that income. Talk to a tax professional about your situation.

Sources

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so check the current rules in Canada before you play.

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