Guide to Gambling in Canada

Are you wondering what the legal gambling age in Canada and your province is? Or perhaps how many land casinos are nearby? How about gambling laws on taxable income?

This gambling guide has answered all of this and more, including:

• How to sign up to a gambling site
• What payment methods are best to use
• Tips and tricks for gambling in Canada

Some of most popular payment methods for gambling online are credit or debit cards like Visa and MasterCard.

You can also use eWallets such as PayPal and Neteller, and prepaid cards that let you pre-load a card with funds and deposit directly into your online account.

How to Make an Online Gambling Transaction

1. After you’ve signed up for an account, go to the cashier and choose your preferred method of payment to make your first deposit.
2. Enter the necessary information, such as credit card number, name on card or PayPal email address.
3. Choose how much you want to deposit and then confirm the transaction.
4. If all the details are correct, the funds will be in your account instantly with most payment methods.

When it comes to gambling tax in Canada, it is always best to check with a specialist advisor. However, as the Canadian law stands right now, unless you are the one organizing the gambling activities (in other words, you’re the casino) you will probably not be taxed.

Another exception is if you make a living gambling, like a pro poker player for example. In that case your winnings are taxed by standard income rates. If you’re just a recreational gambler, however, none of your winnings will be taxed.

Gambling can become a dangerous addiction that can damage lives and social relationships. If you feel that signing off is becoming an issue, refer to our dedicated Problem Gambling page, or to some of the resources listed below or:

• Problem Gambling – an Ontario organization that offers help to gamblers who need it.
• Gambling Problem Helpline – a helpline for Canadian players in need of counseling. It can be reached on 1-866-332-2322.
• Responsible Gambling – a website offering help to Canadian players who feel they cannot stop playing.

In addition, every Canadian territory has its own Alcohol and Gambling commission website that provides information regarding responsible gaming.

The information on this page is offered as a general guide. It does not provide either tax or legal advice, and it should not be used in this manner. Users should seek formal financial and legal advice from an independent provider if they have any questions to do with online gambling activity.