iGaming Ontario

Ministry

Tourism, Culture and Gaming

URL

https://igamingontario.ca/en

Address

4711 Yonge St, Suite 602
Toronto, Ontario
M2N6K8

Background

iGaming Ontario Act, 2024 (opens a new window)

Function

iGaming Ontario is an agency of the Government of Ontario that conducts and manages internet gaming in the province when provided through private gaming operators. Governed by a Board of Directors, iGaming Ontario will enter into operating agreements with operators who meet rigorous standards of game and operator integrity, fairness, player protections and social responsibility, allowing all players to play with confidence. A share of revenues generated by these commercial relationships will be returned to the Government of Ontario to support provincial priorities.

Membership

The Minister appoints a maximum of nine members to the Board of Directors of iGaming Ontario. The Minister shall designate one member as chair of the board and one member as vice-chair. The members of the board of directors appointed by the Minister shall appoint an individual to serve as the president and chief executive officer of the Corporation.

Term

There is no limitation in legislation.

Meetings

The board meets regularly. A majority of the members of the board of directors, excluding the president and chief executive officer, constitutes a quorum of the board. The chair presides over the meetings of the board. If the chair is absent or otherwise unavailable to act or if the office of chair is vacant, a vice-chair acts as and has all the powers of the chair. If the chair and vice-chair are absent, the members present shall appoint an acting chair from among themselves.

Remuneration

The members of the board of directors shall receive the remuneration and reimbursement for reasonable expenses that the Lieutenant Governor in Council determines. The rate of remuneration is on a per diem basis of up to $200 per day for board members, up to $250 per day for the vice-chair and up to $350 for the chair.

Appointees shall be reimbursed for reasonable work-related expenses while engaged in the business of the iGaming Ontario in accordance with the Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive and any other Treasury Board and Management Board of Cabinet directives.

Appointments & Vacancies