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Is DraftKings legit in Canada, and how can you check?

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DraftKings is regulated in Ontario by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) with iGaming Ontario.

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In Ontario, Crown DK CAN Ltd. operates DraftKings under the provincial regulatory framework. When you check the brand before depositing, match the operator and regulator to your province rather than treating a provincial record as Canada-wide authorization.

Is DraftKings legit in Canada?

DraftKings has an Ontario regulatory framework through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) with iGaming Ontario. Crown DK CAN Ltd. is the Ontario operator, so that is the company name to look for when checking the operation behind the brand.

To check it yourself, start with the regulator for your province and compare the company name and registration category. Our DraftKings licence guide is the next step for checking the provincial record. Keep registration, player availability and age requirements separate: they answer different questions before you deposit.

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Where can you play, and which provincial conditions apply?

DraftKings is open to players in Ontario. Alberta has an AGLC registration naming Crown DK CAN Ltd. in the class iGaming - Operator. The provincial age requirements also differ.

GroupProvinceRecord or condition to check
Regulatory recordOntarioAGCO with iGaming Ontario; operator Crown DK CAN Ltd.
Registration recordAlbertaAGLC registration; class iGaming - Operator; registrant Crown DK CAN Ltd.
Brand conditionsOntarioOpen to players in Ontario; minimum age 19+.
Brand conditionsAlbertaMinimum age 18+.

For your own check, compare the province first, then the company name and category. Apply the age requirement for that province rather than carrying Ontario’s threshold over to Alberta.

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Frequently asked questions

Which company does the provincial record name?

Crown DK CAN Ltd. is the Ontario operator and the registrant named in the Alberta AGLC registration.

Is there a relevant Alberta registration record?

Yes. Alberta has an AGLC registration for Crown DK CAN Ltd., with the class iGaming - Operator.

Who regulates DraftKings in Ontario?

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) with iGaming Ontario is the regulator for DraftKings in Ontario.

How old do you have to be to play in Ontario?

You must be at least 19 to play at DraftKings in Ontario.

What is the minimum age in Alberta?

The minimum age at DraftKings in Alberta is 18+.

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