July boom: Ontario residents put $5.4 billion on the line, casinos take the lion's share of the market

The province of Ontario continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading gambling hubs on the North American continent. The latest data for July 2025 shows strong growth in the industry, with total revenue reaching $226 million. This figure is not only slightly higher than the figures for June, but also shows an impressive annual increase of 29%.

Income structure: who earns the most

The undisputed leaders in the Ontario gambling market are online casinos, which include slots and a variety of table games. The distribution of profits between the main segments is as follows:

• Online casinos: $183.5 million, which is 81% of total revenue.
• Sports betting: $38.5 million, providing 17% of the profit.
• Online poker: $4 million, occupying a modest 2% of the market.
  

Analysis of player activity

The total amount that residents of the region spent on gambling in July exceeded $5.4 billion. This is 24% more than in the same period in 2024. The main cash flow, namely 89% of all bets, was concentrated in the casino sector:

• Casino: $4.8 billion
• Betting: $500 million.
• Poker: $100 million
  

Interestingly, despite the general growth of financial indicators, the number of active players in July decreased slightly. Analysts counted 948 thousand unique accounts, which is 6% less than in the previous month. However, this decline was offset by an 8% increase in the average deposit size, which reached $237 per player.