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Ontario’s online gambling scene had been on a roll, but the latest figures show the heat of summer has taken the edge off. Total wagers fell about ten per cent in June to roughly 7.26 billion dollars, and revenue slipped nine per cent to around 307 million. That might sound dire, but it’s still ahead of last June, and most observers say a midyear dip when the footy and hockey seasons have wrapped up is just part of the cycle.
Active accounts hover around one million, and the average spend remains just over 300 dollars, so the appetite for entertainment is still there.
While sports betting takes a break when leagues are quiet, the casino floor never sleeps, and plenty of players change gears and keep the reels spinning with heaps of pokies that deliver quick hits, fast payouts, and generous bonuses like welcome rewards, cashback offers, and free spins, ensuring excitement is in the air wherever you are. With fewer games to punt on, sports wagers plunged more than twenty per cent in June, leaving punters looking elsewhere for their buzz.
Others dip into blackjack or roulette, mixing strategy with chance. Poker held its ground, too, as players sat down at virtual tables whenever they liked and left whenever they felt like it; you figure it out as you go, and that’s just how it is here.
Casino games still dominate, taking close to ninety per cent of all wagers at roughly 6.4 billion dollars, while sports bets accounted for about 768 million and peer‑to‑peer poker around 130 million.
Those numbers make clear how small sports wagering is next to the wider market, yet a big year‑over‑year jump in casino play suggests players still enjoy the bright lights even if they’re playing at home rather than in a brick-and-mortar venue. There are over fifty licensed operators and eighty‑six active websites in Ontario, and some brands have relaunched to chase a slice of an ever‑growing pie.
When there’s no big race meeting on television, people in places like Cowra might wander down to the club or scroll through their news feed, maybe they spot a story about a week‑long rally happening right here and end up planning a road trip. Curious readers can dig into Ontario’s market performance report released by the provincial regulator.
For a deeper look, there’s a detailed analysis of the June figures that breaks down casino, sport and poker trends with more statistics, such as Ontario receiving $307 million CAD in gambling revenue in June 2025. Either way, the June dip looks like a blip rather than a bust and by the time the next big match kicks off, the market will likely be humming again. By the time spring rolls around, there will be another story about record wagering, and we’ll all have forgotten about this slump.
It’s worth remembering that wagering is just one option on a quiet night. Some people head out for trivia nights at the pub or simply walk their dog along the Lachlan River and catch up with neighbours. The point is, there’s more than one way to pass the time.
Simon
