Judge a casino app by its licence before its design. In Canada the best casino app comes from a provincially licensed operator, is installed from the official App Store or Google Play listing, and checks that you are physically in a province where it is licensed. For Ontario and Alberta that means apps from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Stardust and TonyBet, among others; elsewhere, the licensed option is your crown site (PlayNow, Espacejeux or Atlantic Lottery), and we could not confirm which of them offer store apps. The ranking is below, with the checks to make before you install anything.
Mobile casino scores and app availability
The app columns show whether a native app has been reported for each store. An empty cell means we could not confirm it, not that no app exists. Every site on the list also works in a mobile browser.
| # | Operator | Score | iOS | Android | Legal in | In your province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BetMGM Casino | 89 Recommended | Yes | Yes | ON, AB | - |
| 2 |  OLG | 88 Recommended | Not stated | Not stated | ON | - |
| 3 |  FanDuel Sportsbook | 86 Recommended | Yes | Yes | ON, AB | - |
| 4 |  DraftKings Sportsbook | 86 Recommended | Yes | Yes | ON, AB | - |
| 5 |  Stardust Casino | 85 Recommended | Yes | Yes | ON, AB | - |
| 6 |  Royal Vegas Casino | 83 Recommended | Yes | No | ON, AB | - |
| 7 |  TonyBet | 83 Recommended | Yes | Yes | ON, AB | - |
| 8 |  KnightSlots | 82 Recommended | Not stated | Yes | ON | - |
| 9 |  SpinGenie | 81 Recommended | No | No | ON, AB | - |
| 10 |  PlayNow | 82 Recommended | Not stated | Not stated | BC, MB, SK | - |
- BetMGM Casino: iOS and Android apps reported, Ontario and Alberta.
- OLG.ca: the crown site links its own OLG app; we could not confirm which platforms it covers.
- FanDuel and DraftKings: native apps for both stores reported by reviews.
- Stardust Casino: iOS and Android apps reported in both provinces.
- Royal Vegas: an iOS app reported; on Android the reported route is a direct download rather than Google Play.
- TonyBet: Android and iOS apps reported.
- KnightSlots and SpinGenie: KnightSlots has a reported Android app; SpinGenie is reported as a web app only.
Casino apps in Ontario: what the AGCO rules mean on a phone
Ontario casino apps must follow the same AGCO standards as the desktop site. The most visible difference is geolocation: your phone’s location is checked before you can bet, and you must be physically in Ontario even if your account is registered there. Apps also show responsible gambling tools, such as deposit limits and session reminders, in the account menu. Our Ontario guide covers the market rules in full.
App or mobile browser?
| Native app | Mobile browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | From the official store | None, open the site |
| Login | Often face or fingerprint | Password, sometimes saved |
| Location check | Built into the app | May need a helper or browser permission |
| Storage | Takes space and updates | No install |
| Game range | Usually the same as desktop | Usually the same as desktop |
Live dealer streams use more data than slots, so play them on Wi-Fi if your mobile plan is limited. Our live dealer casinos page explains how those tables work.
Downloading a real money casino app safely
- Install only from the App Store or Google Play listing that the operator links from its own site.
- Check that the developer name in the store matches the operator entity, such as BetMGM Canada Inc. or FanDuel Canada ULC.
- Be careful with APK files sent by chat or ads. Some legitimate operators offer direct Android downloads, but a file from an unknown source can be malware or a fake casino.
- Look for the AGCO or iGaming Ontario reference, or the AGLC registration in Alberta, in the app’s footer or about screen.
Luxury Casino, Spin and Jackpot City on mobile
Several popular mobile casino searches name specific brands. In Ontario, Luxury Casino is run by Apollo Entertainment Ltd, while Spin Casino and Jackpot City are run by Cadtree Limited, according to the iGaming Ontario directory. App availability for each brand differs and changes; the operator’s own site links its current store listings. Brands such as 7Sultans appear in searches too, but we could not confirm its operator or licence, so it is not ranked here. Our sister sites page shows which brands share an operator.
What our mobile scores are based on
We check the app store listings each operator links from its site, the developer name shown there, and the operator’s help pages on location checks and supported devices. We do not install apps to time them. The mobile experience feeds into the product part of our score, which is 15 of 100 points; the licence and player protection parts carry more weight. A slick app from an unlicensed operator still ranks below a plainer one from a registered site.
New mobile casinos
New mobile casinos usually launch as responsive websites first and add native apps later, if at all. That is not a weakness in itself; what matters is the licence and the payment terms. See new casino sites for recent launches.
Limits travel with your phone
A casino in your pocket is easier to open on impulse. Use the app’s deposit limit and time reminders, and switch off push notifications for promotions if they tempt you. Casino apps are 19+ (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). Our responsible gambling page lists self-exclusion options and helplines.
Questions readers ask
- What is the best casino app in Ontario?
Among the apps we rank, BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings and Stardust score highest. All are AGCO-registered and reported on both iOS and Android, and all require you to be in Ontario to play.
- Are real money casino apps legal in Canada?
Yes, when the operator is licensed in your province: an AGCO-registered app in Ontario, an AGLC-registered app in Alberta, or the crown site's app elsewhere.
- Why does the casino app need my location?
Licensed operators must confirm you are physically inside a province where they are licensed before you bet. The app checks your location before each session.
- Is it safe to install a casino APK file?
Only if the operator links it from its own official site. Files from ads, chats or third-party sites can be fake apps or malware.
- Do mobile casinos have the same games as desktop?
Usually most of them. A few older titles and some live tables may be desktop only; the app lobby shows what is available.