Summer slowdown in Ontario iGaming: what June 2025 showed

The gaming market in Ontario felt the classic "summer lull" in June. According to official data, total betting volume came in at about $5.3B — 10% lower than in May. Operator revenue also declined, down 9% to just over $225M.

Despite the dip from a record May, the results were higher than in June 2024. Still, against the backdrop of an upcoming regulatory review, the figures look more restrained.

Player activity: down across the board

Almost all key metrics slipped.

• The number of active accounts fell 5% to around 1M.

• Average spend per player dropped 4% to roughly $222.

The industry ties this to seasonal factors: activity typically softens in summer, especially in sports betting.

Who's holding up the market

Online casinos remain the leader. This segment accounted for $4.6B — about 88% of total handle. That's 25.2% more than in May. So even amid the overall slowdown, the casino segment kept growing, partially offsetting declines elsewhere.on

Sports showed the most noticeable minus: in June, sports bets fell 21% compared to May. The reason is simple — the summer break in most professional and collegiate leagues significantly reduces the number of events to bet on.

Market under the regulator's eye

Right now, Ontario's licensed gambling sector includes 50 operators and 86 active sites. At the same time, authorities continue to combat illegal platforms, stepping up pressure on the gray market.