The gambling industry in Canada is a developed sector of the economy. The federal government of Canada establishes the general legislative framework for gambling market participants. The regulator is the Canadian Gambling Commission. However, the commission's activities do not extend to the subjects of the federation. Regional authorities are empowered to independently establish rules on gambling, including bookmakers, lotteries, and online gambling.

Among the Canadian regions that provide opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs to work in the gambling industry are the sovereign territories of the indigenous peoples of Tobique and Kahnawake.

Features of the Tobique gambling license

The Tobique territory is located in the province of New Brunswick. Since 2023, the Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC) has been the regulator of land-based and online casino activities in Tobique.

The Tobique license for online gambling operators has a number of undeniable advantages:

• 0% tax on gambling business;
• a wide list of countries where operation is permitted;
• covers the activities of bookmakers, betting intermediaries, game operators, gaming machines, lotteries, and pools with software or services for casinos, including poker, blackjack, baccarat, and other games;
• ease of obtaining: applications can be submitted online, and a decision will be made in just 3-4 weeks.

Features of the Kahnawake gambling license

Kahnawake is a small territory on the border of Canada, where the issuance of gambling licenses began in 1996. Licenses are issued by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC).

Among the advantages of the Kahnawake gambling license:

• absence of corporate taxes and additional commissions on gambling;
• experience, prestige, and reputation of the jurisdiction;
• a single license for online casinos, bookmakers, lotteries, or gaming machines and lotteries.

The processing time for a Kahnawake gambling license application is, on average, 2-4 months.

How to obtain a gambling license in Canada

In order to obtain a gambling license in Canada, it is necessary to register a company and submit an application to the regulator of a specific jurisdiction. IT-OFFSHORE offers ready-made solutions for obtaining an online gaming license in Tobique and Kahnawake.