Apply to become an igaming operator

To operate an internet gaming (igaming) site, you must take steps with iGaming Ontario (iGO) and the AGCO.  
There are many ways a company can structure itself. Operating a gaming site doesn't have a fixed list of activities. Operating an igaming site generally involves: 

• making key decisions 
• following the rules and standards for the gaming site 
• being responsible for hiring suppliers
   

If you plan to run multiple distinct online gaming sites, you must apply separately for each site. Here are some factors that will decide whether you want to run one igaming site or multiple igaming sites: 

• uniform versus separate account credentials for each game, site, domain or mobile apps 
• common or separate e-wallet (digital account) 
• common or distinct branding 
• the same or different people or companies run the igaming site, games or mobile apps 

To be eligible to register as an igaming operator with the AGCO, you need to complete these steps with iGO: 

1. Fill out a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). 
2. Complete a letter of agreement (you must create an iGO account to complete this step). 
3. Set up access to iGO’s secure data and information communication channels. 
4. Complete iGO’s anti-money laundering (AML) information documents. 
5. Complete iGO’s financial information documents. 
6. Go through an operator system and data readiness cycle. 
7. Complete an operating agreement. 

You also need to complete this step with AGCO: 

1. Certify critical gaming systems with a registered independent testing laboratory (ITL). Read the internet gaming go-live compliance guide. 

The registration fee to operate an igaming site is $100,000 per site per year. 

You’ll need to submit these things: 

• operator application 
• Registrar’s Standards gap analysis 
• personal disclosure form for each person you put on the application 
• entity disclosure form  
• registration fee 
• supporting documents (if applicable) 
   

You might also be asked for these documents: 

• constituting documents (legal documents like articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, etc.) 
• details of shares 
• extra-provincial power of attorney (for limited partnerships) 
• financial statements 
• government-issued identification 
• personal history of gaming 
• diagram of your organization structure  
• partnerships need to show connections between partners, associated companies, or people who have a 5% or more interest in the partnership 
• corporations need to show the relationship with shareholders owning 5% or more of the shares of the company or any associated companies 
• joint ventures need to show the relationship with the companies involved and anyone with a 5% or more interest 
• signature of applicant or partners 
• tax return and tax assessment 
• criminal background check (if Canada isn’t your primary residence) 
• list of suppliers 
• gaming site diagram 
• Registrar’s standards for internet gaming gap analysis
   

You need a new application for each separate igaming site. 

If you’re applying for the first time you need to set up an iAGCO account. To become an igaming operator, create an account on the iAGCO portal. Once you’ve set up your iAGCO account, you can apply. 

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After submitting your application to the AGCO, you need to complete these steps: 

1. Put controls in place that meet the AGCO Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming. These documents will help: 
   1. Registrar’s standards for internet gaming 
   2. igaming standards FAQS 
   3. internet gaming go-live compliance guide 
2. Go through the internet gaming notification matrix training. Read the internet gaming notification matrix first.  
3. Set up regulatory reporting in iAGCO. 
4. Set up access to AGCO’s secure data and information communication channels. 
5. Proof that your technology meets AGCO standards. 

Once you’ve got your registration, you need to run your igaming site in the right way. Here’s some additional information you might want to read: 

• Registrar’s standards for internet gaming 
• Internet gaming go-live compliance guide 
• Internet gaming notification matrix 
• Important information for advertising and marketing in Ontario’s new iGaming market  
• Registered independent testing labs 
• Independent integrity monitors 
• Roles of the AGCO and iGaming Ontario 
• Overview of internet gaming in Ontario 
• Internet gaming standards FAQs 
• iAGCO information 
• Gaming control act, 1992 (Ontario)