The only provincially authorised Quebec online casino is Loto-Quebec’s own site, formerly branded Espace Jeux, with sports betting on Mise-o-jeu. You must be 18+, a Quebec resident and physically in Quebec to play. Quebec had not opened its market to private operators as of October 2026, so every other site, however familiar the name, is offshore.
Who runs and supervises gambling in Quebec
Loto-Quebec is the provincial crown corporation that conducts and manages gambling in Quebec, online and offline. The Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) is the provincial body for alcohol, racing and gaming, according to secondary reporting. The legal basis is the same as everywhere in Canada: under the Criminal Code only a province may conduct and manage lottery schemes, and that is why casinos in Quebec, land-based and online, run under Loto-Quebec rather than private licences.
Loto-Quebec online: casino, poker and lottery
Loto-Quebec’s online service launched in 2010 as Espacejeux, according to reports from that year, and now runs on Loto-Quebec’s main site. It offers online casino games, poker and lottery tickets. Logging in confirms that you are 18 or older, a Quebec resident and physically in Quebec. Industry reports say its poker room shares a player pool with PlayNow, the platform used in British Columbia and Manitoba; sources disagree on dates, so we treat that as reported, not confirmed. Details on payments and apps are in our Loto-Quebec online review.
Visit Loto-Quebec online19+ (18+ in AB, MB, QC). Terms apply.
Mise-o-jeu: sports betting in the province
Mise-o-jeu is Loto-Quebec’s sports betting product, sold at retailers and through an app. The app is restricted to players 18 and older and uses geolocation to confirm you are in Quebec. Online betting on Mise-o-jeu has been available since 2010, with in-play betting added in 2020, according to Loto-Quebec announcements reported at the time. Since 27 August 2021, federal law also lets provinces offer bets on a single game; our single-event betting explainer covers what changed. Quebec betting sites outside Loto-Quebec are offshore.
| # | Operator | Score | Standing | Regulator | Sports | In your province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Espacejeux (Loto-Quebec) | 82 Recommended | Provincial site | Loto-Quebec | Yes | - |
| 2 |  Mise-o-jeu | 78 Acceptable | Provincial site | Loto-Quebec | Yes | - |
| 3 |  Caxino | 54 Caution | Offshore (no provincial licence) | Malta Gaming Authority | Not stated | - |
| 4 |  Wildz Casino | 54 Caution | Offshore (no provincial licence) | Malta Gaming Authority | Not stated | - |
| 5 |  LVbet | 53 Caution | Offshore (no provincial licence) | Malta Gaming Authority | Yes | - |
Will Quebec license private online casinos?
Possibly, but not yet. In the 5 October 2026 provincial election, the Parti Quebecois reportedly won a minority government on a platform that favoured a regulated private market, and the Liberals backed the idea too, according to trade press. No bill had been tabled or passed when we checked at the end of October 2026. Until a law is adopted and a list of authorised operators is published, Loto-Quebec remains the only legal option.
Quebec has tried another route before. A 2016 law, known as Bill 74, required internet providers to block unlicensed gambling sites. The Superior Court struck it down in July 2018 and the Court of Appeal confirmed that in May 2021, finding that internet providers fall under federal jurisdiction. No provincial blocking order is in force as a result, and offshore sites remain reachable in Quebec even though they are not authorised.
Offshore casinos in Quebec and the Kahnawake question
Offshore casinos also accept Quebec players. The table above shows three that readers ask about: our research lists a Malta Gaming Authority licence for each, none holds a licence from any province, and we rate them caution. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, based in Kahnawake Mohawk Territory near Montreal, also licenses sites that serve Canadians. It relies on the jurisdiction of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake and is not a provincial regulator. In a matter reported in February 2026, the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed the Commission’s appeal and upheld that Quebec courts can review its decisions. The Kahnawake guide has the background. In practice, Loto-Quebec’s rules, self-exclusion and complaint channels do not cover any of these sites.
Montreal casino slots and land-based play
Questions about Montreal casino slot machines, the best slots on the floor or the casino club programme are for Loto-Quebec’s land-based casinos, which publish their own game and membership information. We do not keep a list of machines on any casino floor, because the mix changes without notice. Online slots are a different matter: the studio behind each game sets its return to player and features, and the game’s information screen in the lobby is where to read them.
Grande Vie, Lotto Max and the Quebec EXTRA
Loto-Quebec sells the national draws Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49, and Grande Vie, the Quebec name for Daily Grand, along with its own EXTRA add-on. Prize amounts for Quebec’s regional add-ons differ from other regions. Loto-Quebec publishes official results on its own lottery pages; we show recent Daily Grand results and the other national games as a convenience, and you should confirm any ticket with Loto-Quebec or a retailer.
Free help: Jeu : aide et reference
Jeu : aide et reference is Quebec’s gambling help line. It answers at 1-800-461-0140, or 514-527-0140 in the Montreal area, 24 hours a day, free, confidential and in French or English, and it also offers chat on its website. More on limits and warning signs is on our responsible gambling page.
Questions readers ask
- Can I gamble online legally in Quebec?
Yes, through Loto-Quebec's online site and Mise-o-jeu, the only provincially authorised options. Private operators were not licensed in Quebec as of October 2026.
- How old must you be to play on Loto-Quebec's site?
18. Loto-Quebec requires online players to be 18 or older, Quebec residents and physically located in Quebec.
- Are offshore casinos blocked in Quebec?
No. Quebec's 2016 law requiring internet providers to block unlicensed gambling sites was struck down by the courts, so those sites remain reachable. Reachable does not mean authorised: they are not licensed by the province.
- Is Quebec going to open a private online casino market?
Trade press reports that the party that won the October 2026 election backs licensing private sites. No law had been passed by the end of October 2026.
- Is Daily Grand sold in Quebec?
Yes, under the name Grande Vie. Loto-Quebec sells it with Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 and publishes the official results.