Golden Nugget Online Casino has officially launched in Ontario, entering one of the largest North American regulated iGaming marketplaces. The app, launched Wednesday, uses the tech platform owned by DraftKings and is now available for use across both iOS and Android platforms.
Key Takeaways
- Golden Nugget's Ontario offering has more than 2,000 online slot titles, classic table games, and exclusive DraftKings-developed content.
- Ontario marks the brand’s fifth regulated market, joining Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
- Ontario’s iGaming market generated $2.4 billion in revenue in FY 2024–25.
Golden Nugget has more than 2,000 online slots along with table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette. Ontario players can now access popular slot titles such as Huff N' More Puff, Cleopatra, and Hypernova Megaways, with jackpots exceeding $1 million.
The platform also offers exclusive DraftKings-developed games, including Rocket, Dollar Up, and Quakey Shakey, backed by a loyalty program and customer support infrastructure.
Golden Nugget Online Gaming, which was acquired by DraftKings in 2022, has already established itself in several US states. Ontario becomes the fifth jurisdiction where the casino app is available, following previous launches in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The brand was also the first online gaming operator in the US to introduce live dealer and live casino floor experiences.
Ontario's online casino sector continues to be the dominant vertical in the province's regulated market. According to an iGaming Ontario report, online casinos generated $2.4 billion in gaming revenue during the 24-25 FY, increasing 36% year-on-year. Total gaming revenue hit $3.2 billion.
Golden Nugget among top earners in New Jersey
As Golden Nugget starts its Ontario debut, the operator continues to achieve robust performance in New Jersey, one of its most mature markets. The State of New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement published total gaming revenue for July 2025 as $606.2 million, up 10.7% from the prior year. Year-to-date statewide revenue totaled $3.92 billion, up by 8.8%, while $446.1 million in taxes has been collected.
Casinos received $284.1 million in July, up 4.3% from last year, with slots contributing $212.9 million and table game revenue contributing $71.3 million. Atlantic City property Golden Nugget had $12.9 million in casino win for the month.
The operator's online casino division also remained a leader in iGaming, generating $71.2 million in July. This positioned it alongside Borgata ($54.9 million) and Resorts Casino ($55.6 million) as top performers in the digital sector.
Total iGaming revenue in New Jersey hit $247.3 million in July, a gain of 26.6% over the same month in the prior year. Year-to-date iGaming revenue totaled $1.63 billion, up by 23.3%, demonstrating the sector's explosive growth in comparison to the brick-and-mortar casino business.
