Fueled in part by the World Cup being partly hosted its own backyard, iGaming Ontario’s June revenue report revealed $1.03 billion wagered in the province.
Key Takeaways
- June marked the eighth billion-dollar month in the past year for Ontario.
- Active player accounts climbed to more than 1.3 million, while sports betting handle rose 34% year over year.
- The World Cup helped drive betting activity in Ontario, with Toronto hosting six matches.
While iGaming Ontario doesn’t specify where wagers are placed in its report, the six matches hosted at Toronto Stadium likely contributed to the increase, as did as the overall excitement toward a Canadian men’s national team that reached the knockout stage for the first time.
Cash wagers via betting were up approximately 6% month over month, comprising an 11% share of all wagers. Casino wagers proved the most popular wagering method, comprising 88% of all wagers, though ultimately shrinking in total handle relative to May’s totals.
The $1-billion figure marks the eighth time in the past calendar year that sports betting handle has hit the 10-figure threshold.
iGaming Ontario also saw significant gains in active users, reaching more than 1.3 million in June, up roughly 30% year over year, and the largest month-over-month increase at 5% since October 2025.
Total handle relative to last June also represented a significant spike, up from last year’s $768 million by over 34%.
Last June was also a notably successful month for the province, with the resurgent Toronto Blue Jays helping generate more than $300 million in non-adjusted gross income, demonstrating the month's potential despite the summer sports lull for Ontario sports betting.
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World Cup final drives strong betting
The World Cup and its highly anticipated final between Spain and Argentina proved remarkable for fans and sportsbooks alike, with supporters treated to a 1-0 Spain win and books experiencing the most-bet soccer event of all time.
Following the showdown between the football behemoths, sportsbooks universally posted strong numbers, with Caesars reporting the final set numerous records, including the largest handle for a soccer match by over 65%.
Similarly, BetMGM reported that Spain-Argentina surpassed the highly controversial USA-Belgium showdown from earlier in the knockout stage to become its most-bet soccer event ever.
