Ontario Casino Network

Registered Ontario casinos for Baccarat

Online and live-dealer baccarat at registered Ontario casinos. Every site below is confirmed registered with iGaming Ontario and ranked by our Trust Score.

  1. 1 BetMGM Casino logo
    #1 · Top Rated
    BetMGM Casino

    BetMGM Casino is an Ontario-registered online casino and sportsbook operated by BetMGM Canada Inc. under AGCO registration, suited to players who want a broad game library spanning slots, live dealer tables, and poker alongside sports betting under one account.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    8.0 Trust Score
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  2. 2 PlayOJO logo
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    PlayOJO

    PlayOJO is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by SkillOnNet Ltd under an AGCO Internet Gaming licence, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, and RNG table games. It suits players who want a wide game selection and a notably detailed set of responsible-gambling controls in one place.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    8.0 Trust Score
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  3. 3 Betano Casino logo
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    Betano Casino

    Betano Casino is an AGCO-registered Ontario operator run by Kaizen Gaming Canada Inc., offering slots, live dealer games, table games, sports betting, and virtual sports under a single account. It suits players who want a combined sportsbook and casino experience with a broad range of deposit and withdrawal options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.9 Trust Score
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  4. 4 bet365 Casino logo
    bet365 Casino

    bet365 Casino is a globally established operator registered with iGaming Ontario and AGCO, offering a broad catalogue of slots, live dealer tables, and sports betting under one account. It suits players who want a wide game selection and multiple banking options in a single regulated platform.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.8 Trust Score
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  5. 5 BetVictor Casino logo
    BetVictor Casino

    BetVictor Casino is an AGCO-registered operator in Ontario, run by BV (Canada) Limited, offering a combined casino and sportsbook platform suited to players who want variety across slots, live dealer games, and sports wagering in one place.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.8 Trust Score
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  6. 6 Bwin logo
    Bwin

    Bwin is a long-established international gambling brand operating in Ontario under ElectraWorks Maple Limited, offering a combined sportsbook and casino platform suited to players who want both verticals in one registered account.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.8 Trust Score
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  7. 7 PartyCasino logo
    PartyCasino

    PartyCasino is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by ElectraWorks Maple Limited under AGCO licence OPIG1233927, offering a broad mix of slots, table games, live dealer titles, and an integrated sports betting section. It suits players who want a wide game catalogue and multiple payment options within a regulated Ontario environment.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.8 Trust Score
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  8. 8 Knightslots logo
    Knightslots

    Knightslots is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by SkillOnNet Ltd under an AGCO Internet Gaming licence, offering slots, table games, live dealer titles, and crash games to adult players in the province. It suits players who want a broad game selection with a solid set of responsible-gambling controls built in.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.8 Trust Score
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  9. 9 Mr.Vegas logo
    Mr.Vegas

    Mr. Vegas is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by Videoslots Limited, offering a broad selection of slots, live dealer tables, and multiple payment options. It suits players who want variety across game formats and a wide range of deposit and withdrawal methods.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.8 Trust Score
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  10. 10 Golden Nugget Casino logo
    Golden Nugget Casino

    Golden Nugget Casino is a newly launched Ontario-registered online casino operated by Crown DK CAN Ltd., a Canadian subsidiary of DraftKings Inc., offering a large slots library alongside table games and live dealer options. It suits players who want a broad game selection backed by a regulated, corporate-owned platform.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.7 Trust Score
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  11. 11 Caesars Casino logo
    Caesars Casino

    Caesars Casino Ontario is the regulated Canadian arm of the well-known Caesars brand, operated by American Wagering Inc. under an iGaming Ontario agreement — suited to players who want a broad game catalogue and recognizable brand backing within Ontario's regulated framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.6 Trust Score
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  12. 12 BetRivers Casino logo
    BetRivers Casino

    BetRivers Casino is an AGCO-registered online casino and sportsbook operated by Rush Street Interactive Canada, ULC under agreement with iGaming Ontario, making it a fully regulated option for Ontario adults. It suits players who want a combined casino and sports betting platform with a broad range of banking options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.6 Trust Score
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  13. 13 Jackpot City logo
    Jackpot City

    Jackpot City is an AGCO-registered online casino operating in Ontario under Cadtree Limited, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, and specialty games. It suits players who want a wide game catalogue and multiple banking options in a regulated environment.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.6 Trust Score
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  14. 14 Royal Panda logo
    Royal Panda

    Royal Panda is an AGCO-registered online casino and sportsbook operating in Ontario under TigerGen Limited, offering slots, live dealer games, table games, and Kambi-powered sports betting. It suits players who want a combined casino and sports wagering experience within a regulated Ontario environment.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.6 Trust Score
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  15. 15 888 Casino logo
    888 Casino

    888 Casino is an AGCO-registered online casino operating under iGaming Ontario, offering a broad game library spanning slots, live dealer tables, and poker through its affiliated 888poker platform. It suits players who want a recognizable international brand operating within Ontario's regulated framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.5 Trust Score
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  16. 16 Royal Vegas logo
    Royal Vegas

    Royal Vegas is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by Cadtree Limited under AGCO licence OPIG1237900, offering a broad mix of slots, table games, and live dealer titles. It suits players who want a wide game selection and multiple payment options within Ontario's regulated iGaming framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.5 Trust Score
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  17. 17 ToonieBet logo
    ToonieBet

    ToonieBet is an Ontario-registered online gambling site operated by Canadix Limited, offering slots, live dealer games, RNG table games, and sports betting to adult players in the province. It suits players who want a combined casino and sportsbook under one roof with a broad selection of deposit options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.5 Trust Score
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  18. 18 LeoVegas Casino logo
    LeoVegas Casino

    LeoVegas Casino operates in Ontario under iGaming Ontario registration, licensed to TigerGen Limited, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, RNG table games, and sports betting. It suits players who want a single account covering both casino and sports wagering, with Interac as the primary banking option.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  19. 19 Bet99 logo
    Bet99

    Bet99 is an Ontario-registered sportsbook and casino operated by 1000007698 Ontario Ltd under iGaming Ontario since October 2022, making it a legitimate option for adults who want both sports betting and casino play under one account. It suits players who value a combined offering across slots, live dealer tables, and pre-match or in-play wagering.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  20. 20 Ruby Fortune logo
    Ruby Fortune

    Ruby Fortune is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by Cadtree Limited under AGCO registration, offering a broad mix of slots, table games, and live dealer titles. It suits players who want a wide game selection and multiple payment options within a regulated Canadian framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  21. 21 High Flyer Casino logo
    High Flyer Casino

    High Flyer Casino is an Ontario-registered online gambling site operated by Ellipse Entertainment Limited under iGaming Ontario and AGCO oversight, offering a mix of slots, live dealer tables, and specialty games. It suits players who want a regulated Canadian option with a broad range of banking methods and some niche game formats like crash games and bingo.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  22. 22 Spin Away logo
    Spin Away

    Spin Away is an AGCO-registered online casino and sportsbook serving Ontario players, offering a broad mix of casino games alongside sports betting. It suits players who want a single account for both casino and sports wagering, with several familiar payment options available.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  23. 23 NorthStar Bets logo
    NorthStar Bets

    NorthStar Bets is an Ontario-registered online casino and sportsbook operated by NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc., suited to players who want both casino games and sports betting under one account. It covers the main game categories and accepts a solid range of Canadian-friendly payment methods.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  24. 24 SlotsMagic logo
    SlotsMagic

    SlotsMagic Ontario is a registered iGaming Ontario operator with a slot-heavy catalogue supplemented by live dealer and RNG table games. It suits players who prioritize a wide slot selection and want access to multiple payment methods under a regulated Canadian framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.4 Trust Score
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  25. 25 Stardust Casino logo
    Stardust Casino

    Stardust Casino is an Ontario-registered online gambling site operated by Pala Interactive Canada, Inc. under AGCO oversight, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, and specialty games to adult players in the province.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.3 Trust Score
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  26. 26 Neo.bet logo
    Neo.bet

    Neo.bet is an Ontario-registered sportsbook and casino operated by Reactive Betting Ltd. under AGCO oversight, combining sports and esports wagering with a casino suite that includes crash games and live dealer tables — a reasonable fit for players who want both verticals in one place.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.3 Trust Score
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  27. 27 TheScore Casino logo
    TheScore Casino

    theScore Casino is an Ontario-registered iGaming operator with a recognizable Canadian sports media brand behind it, offering a combined casino and sports betting platform suited to players who want both verticals under one account.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.3 Trust Score
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  28. 28 Titan Play logo
    Titan Play

    Titan Play is an Ontario-registered online casino and sportsbook operated by Shark77 Limited (Malta), holding an iGaming Ontario licence issued in March 2024. It suits players looking for a combined casino and sports betting platform under a single account.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.3 Trust Score
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  29. 29 Yukon Gold logo
    Yukon Gold

    Yukon Gold is an Ontario-registered online casino operating under iGaming Ontario and AGCO oversight, offering a focused selection of slots, live dealer tables, and video poker to adult players in the province. It suits players who want a straightforward casino experience with a reasonable spread of payment options and standard responsible-gambling controls.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.3 Trust Score
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  30. 30 DraftKings Casino logo
    DraftKings Casino

    DraftKings Casino is a registered iGaming Ontario operator offering a broad mix of casino games and integrated sports betting, suited to players who want a single platform for both verticals. Its payment options are functional but lean toward card-heavy methods with limited e-wallet variety.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.2 Trust Score
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  31. 31 Betway Casino logo
    Betway Casino

    Betway Casino is an AGCO-registered online casino operating in Ontario under Cadway Limited, offering a broad mix of slots, table games, live dealer titles, and sports betting on a single platform. It suits players who want a multi-vertical experience — casino and sports — without switching operators.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.2 Trust Score
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  32. 32 Grand Mondial logo
    Grand Mondial

    Grand Mondial is an iGaming Ontario-registered online casino offering a broad mix of slots, table games, and live dealer titles to Ontario adults. It suits players who want a familiar casino format with multiple payment options and a structured set of responsible-gambling controls.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.2 Trust Score
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  33. 33 Luxury Casino logo
    Luxury Casino

    Luxury Casino is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by Apollo Entertainment Ltd under AGCO and iGaming Ontario oversight, offering a broad mix of slots, table games, live dealer titles, and progressive jackpots. It suits players who want a regulated environment with a wide game selection and multiple payment options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.2 Trust Score
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  34. 34 Zodiac Casino logo
    Zodiac Casino

    Zodiac Casino is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by Apollo Entertainment Ltd under iGaming Ontario and AGCO oversight, offering slots, table games, and progressive jackpots to adult players in the province. It suits players who prioritize progressive jackpot access and a broad range of payment options within a regulated environment.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.2 Trust Score
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  35. 35 Bally Bet logo
    Bally Bet

    Bally Bet is an Ontario-registered online casino and sportsbook operated by Bally's Canada Inc. under AGCO registration, offering a combined gambling experience that suits players who want slots, table games, live dealer titles, and sports betting in one account.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.1 Trust Score
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  36. 36 ComeOn! logo
    ComeOn!

    ComeOn! is an AGCO-registered online casino operating legally in Ontario, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, and progressive jackpots. It suits players who want a straightforward, regulated platform with standard Canadian payment options and a reasonable set of responsible-gambling controls.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.1 Trust Score
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  37. 37 Spin Casino logo
    Spin Casino

    Spin Casino is an AGCO-registered online casino serving Ontario players with a broad library spanning slots, table games, and live dealer options. It suits players who want a wide game selection and multiple banking methods under a regulated framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.1 Trust Score
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  38. 38 TonyBet logo
    TonyBet

    TonyBet is an AGCO-registered Ontario operator offering a combined sportsbook and casino platform, making it a reasonable fit for players who want both verticals under one account. Its game library covers the main categories without being exceptional in any single area.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.1 Trust Score
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  39. 39 Casino Days logo
    Casino Days

    Casino Days is an AGCO-registered online casino operating in Ontario under iGaming Ontario, suited to players who want a broad slot library and live dealer tables alongside a reasonable spread of local payment options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.1 Trust Score
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  40. 40 Lucky Days logo
    Lucky Days

    Lucky Days is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by L7 Entertainment Limited under AGCO oversight, offering a standard mix of slots, table games, and live dealer titles. It suits players who want a straightforward, regulated platform with familiar Canadian payment options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.0 Trust Score
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  41. 41 FireVegas logo
    FireVegas

    FireVegas is an Ontario-registered online casino operating under iGaming Ontario and AGCO oversight, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, and card games. It suits players who want a reasonably well-rounded game library with multiple deposit options in a regulated environment.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    7.0 Trust Score
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  42. 42 Amazon Slots logo
    Amazon Slots

    Amazon Slots is an AGCO-registered online casino operating legally in Ontario, offering a mix of slots, live dealer tables, and card games across a modest but functional platform. It suits players who prioritize straightforward access to core casino categories with familiar payment options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    6.9 Trust Score
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  43. 43 Fever Slots logo
    Fever Slots

    Fever Slots is an Ontario-registered online casino operated by The Six Gaming Limited, offering a broad mix of slots, live dealer tables, and instant-win games to adult players in the province. It suits players who want a varied game library with standard Canadian payment options under AGCO oversight.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    6.9 Trust Score
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  44. 44 Maverick Games logo
    Maverick Games

    Maverick Games is an AGCO-registered Ontario online casino and sportsbook operated by Shelgeyr Ontario Limited, live since May 2025. It suits Ontario adults looking for a combined casino and sports betting platform under the province's regulated iGaming framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    6.7 Trust Score
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  45. 45 Power Play logo
    Power Play

    Power Play is an Ontario-registered online gambling platform operated by Trillium Ventures Limited under AGCO registration OPIG1242190, offering a combined casino and sports betting experience. It suits players who want a single account covering both table games and sports wagering, with a modest but functional set of payment options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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  46. 46 Toppz logo
    Toppz

    Toppz is an AGCO-registered online casino operating under the iGaming Ontario framework, offering slots, jackpot slots, and a live dealer suite to Ontario adults. It suits players who prioritize regulated play and prefer a focused game selection over a sprawling catalogue.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    6.7 Trust Score
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  47. 47 Lucky Casino logo
    Lucky Casino

    Lucky Casino is an Ontario-registered online gambling site operated by LCKY Entertainment Limited, offering slots, live dealer tables, RNG table games, and sports betting to adult players in the province. It suits players who want a multi-vertical platform under Ontario's regulated iGaming framework.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    6.6 Trust Score
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  48. 48 Play Fallsview logo
    Play Fallsview

    Play Fallsview is an Ontario-registered iGaming operator backed by the well-known Niagara Fallsview Casino brand, offering a broad mix of casino games and sports betting to adult players in the province. It suits players who want a recognizable land-based brand in digital form, with a reasonable spread of game types and standard Canadian payment options.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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    6.6 Trust Score
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  49. 49 Golden Tiger logo
    Golden Tiger

    Golden Tiger is an iGaming Ontario-registered online casino offering a range of RNG table games and slots to Ontario adults, with no live dealer section or sportsbook available in the province. It suits players primarily interested in digital slots and classic table games who prefer a straightforward, casino-only experience.

    Verified with iGaming Ontario · Aug 1, 2026

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What Is Baccarat?

Baccarat is a comparing card game played between two hands — the "player" and the "banker" — with three possible outcomes each round: player wins, banker wins, or tie. Despite those names, you are not the player and the house is not the banker; punto and banco are simply designations for the two hands dealt out in each coup — two outcomes that the bettor can back. The goal is straightforward: bet on which hand finishes closest to nine.

Baccarat gives the house a lower advantage over players than most other games — at 1.06% on the Banker's hand, the house edge in baccarat is one of the better odds available to players at the casino, and online. That makes it one of the more player-friendly table games you will find at any Ontario site.

How to Play: The Basic Rules

Cards 2 through 9 are worth face value; tens, jacks, queens, and kings are worth zero; aces are worth one point. The value of the hand is the units digit of the sum of the cards — modulo ten arithmetic. For example, a hand of 6 and 7 is worth three (the units digit of thirteen). The highest possible hand value is therefore nine.

Each round, two cards are dealt to both the Player hand and the Banker hand. A total of 8 or 9 on the initial deal is called a "natural" and no further cards are drawn. Otherwise, a fixed set of drawing rules — the tableau — determines whether a third card is dealt to either side. In punto banco, the casino commits to playing out both hands according to these fixed drawing rules; there is no discretion involved. You simply place your bet before the deal and watch the outcome.

There are three bets available:

  • Banker: House edge of 1.06%. Pays 1:1, but the house retains a 5% commission on banker wins.
  • Player: House edge of 1.24%. Pays 1:1 with no commission.
  • Tie: Ties occur only 9.6% of the time, but the payout is high at 8 to 1. The difference between the payout and the true odds results in a very high house edge of 14.36%.

The Banker's hand wins 45.8% of the time, slightly higher than the Player's hand at 44.6%, with ties accounting for 9.6%. When factoring out the tie, the Banker's hand wins about 51% of the time. That marginal edge is why the 5% commission exists — without it, the Banker bet would be too advantageous for the casino to stomach.

Main Variants

There are three traditional variants: punto banco, baccarat chemin de fer, and baccarat banque.

  • Punto Banco: The version played by the overwhelming majority of casinos in the United States, Canada, and Australia — and the simplest form of baccarat. All drawing decisions are fixed; no player skill is involved.
  • Chemin de Fer ("Chemmy"): This version first appeared in the late 19th century. Its name — the French term for "railway" — comes from it being quicker than the original game. Both players can make choices, giving it a more interactive feel.
  • Baccarat Banque: Uses three decks, and the banker keeps their position until all the cards have been dealt or they retire.
  • Mini-Baccarat: A version of punto banco played on a small table with smaller minimums and maximums. It is popular with more casual players, particularly those from Asia.
  • No-Commission / EZ Baccarat: Even money is paid on both winning banker or player bets, except when the banker wins with a total of 7 after the third card is drawn, which results in a push on banker bets. The commission disappears, but the rule adjustment keeps the house edge intact.

Side bets — Pair, Dragon 7, Panda 8, and others — are common at both land-based and online tables. The house edges associated with side bets are much different from those of the base bets, with winning probabilities much lower and payout odds much higher accordingly. Treat them as occasional entertainment, not a core strategy.

The Odds, Honestly Stated

At 1.06% for the Banker's hand and 1.24% on the Player's hand, the house edge in baccarat is low — only blackjack's is lower, at around 0.5% — and better for players than roulette, where the house edge is 5.26%. These figures apply to standard eight-deck punto banco, which is what you will encounter at virtually every Ontario online casino.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • The 5% banker commission is the norm on standard tables. Some no-commission variants look cheaper but typically carry a slightly higher house edge — the house edge on a banker bet under the Super 6 no-commission format is 1.46%, compared to regular commission baccarat's 1.058%.
  • The Tie bet's 14.36% edge is universally agreed to be the worst value at the table. It's still a game of chance, so there's no way to know for sure which hand will win next — but consistently avoiding the Tie is the one piece of mathematically sound advice the game offers.
  • Never trust a site that quotes a specific RTP for a title without linking to an independently verified test report. House-edge figures above are universal mathematical constants; individual game RTPs vary by software version and should be confirmed in the game's paytable or help file.

A Short History

The origins of baccarat are disputed. Some sources claim it dates to the 19th century; others say the game was introduced into France from Italy at the end of the 15th century by soldiers returning from the Italian Wars during the reign of King Charles VIII. The name derives from the Italian word "baccara," meaning "zero" — a reference to the value of face cards in the game.

This guide is general information, not advice. Play only at operators registered with iGaming Ontario, set your limits, and keep it entertainment — you must be 19+. If gambling stops being fun, support is available at ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600.