Online Gambling in Quebec

In Quebec, the only authorized online casino is Loto-Québec. Its site — launched in 2010 as Espacejeux and now branded lotoquebec.com — offers casino games, live dealers, poker, bingo, lottery and Mise-o-jeu+ sports betting to players aged 18+. That monopoly may not last: after the October 2026 election, both the governing Parti Québécois and the Liberals have favoured licensing private operators.

By Otto von Stierlitz · Independent guide, not affiliated with Loto-Québec or the Government of Quebec.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Quebec?

Yes — on Loto-Québec. The province conducts and manages gambling through Loto-Québec, and the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) regulates it. Loto-Québec’s own line is simple: “if it’s not Loto-Québec, it’s not legal.” International sites that accept Quebecers have no Quebec licence. Players are not prosecuted for using them, but they cannot turn to the RACJ if a site refuses to pay.

Bill 74: Quebec’s Failed Attempt to Block Gambling Sites

In 2016 Quebec passed Bill 74, which would have forced internet providers to block a list of unlicensed gambling sites drawn up by Loto-Québec, with fines of up to $100,000. Canada’s telecom providers challenged it:

• July 2018 — the Quebec Superior Court struck the law down as an intrusion into federal powers over telecommunications.
• May 2021 — the Quebec Court of Appeal agreed: a province cannot order ISPs to block websites.
• March 24, 2022 — the Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear an appeal.

No site was ever blocked, and no Canadian province blocks gambling websites today.

Will Quebec Open Its Market? The 2026 Election

For years the CAQ government rejected the idea of licensing private online operators, even as the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition kept pushing for it. The October 5, 2026 election changed the picture: the Parti Québécois formed a minority government, and both the PQ and the Liberal opposition campaigned on bringing private operators under a licensing system — the Liberal plan would have the RACJ license all online gambling. No bill has been tabled yet, so nothing has changed for players so far. We will update this page when it does.

Loto-Québec Online (Formerly Espacejeux)

Loto-Québec launched Espacejeux on December 1, 2010. Today espacejeux.com redirects to lotoquebec.com, and the online section presents itself as “Jeux en ligne – lotoquebec.com”, although your account is still called an Espacejeux account. It offers:

• Online casino: slots, table games and live dealer games
• Poker and bingo
• Lottery and instant games
• Mise-o-jeu+ sports betting

Key rules from Loto-Québec’s terms of use:

• You must be 18 or older, live in Quebec and be physically in Quebec.
• Your identity must be verified before you can deposit or play.
• A weekly deposit limit is mandatory — you choose between $25 and $9,999.
• Prepaid cards, corporate cards and US-issued credit cards are refused by default. Loto-Québec sells its own Argent Web vouchers (up to $500 a week).
• Withdrawals go to your bank account, from $10, and take at least 24 hours.

Sports Betting: Mise-o-jeu

Loto-Québec’s sports betting is Mise-o-jeu in stores and Mise-o-jeu+ online, where the odds are a little better. Single-game bets have been available on both since August 27, 2021, the day they became legal in Canada. More in our sports lottery guide.

Land-Based Casinos

Loto-Québec runs the province’s casinos, including the Casino de Montréal, Casino de Charlevoix, Casino du Lac-Leamy and Casino de Mont-Tremblant. The minimum age is 18.

Online Casinos That Accept Quebec Players

Some international casinos accept players from Quebec. They are not licensed in Quebec — read the sections above first. We only list sites that pass our checks on licence, ownership, Interac and CAD, and real payout times.

Getting Help in Quebec

Jeu : aide et référence is free, confidential and open 24/7 in French and English: 1-800-461-0140 (Montreal 514-527-0140), or aidejeu.ca.

Last updated: 2026-11-03