Regulatory Enforcement Tightens in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has handed down a $70,000 fine to a gaming supplier for breaching the province's prohibition on auto-play features in online slots. Auto-play, which allows players to spin reels automatically without manual input, has been banned in Ontario since 2021 as part of the province's responsible gambling framework.
The penalty underscores the regulator's willingness to enforce its standards at the supplier level, not just against licensed operators. According to iGaming Business, the supplier was found to have offered the feature despite the standing ban, marking one of the more significant financial penalties issued under Ontario's igaming regulatory regime.
This enforcement action serves as a clear warning to technology providers and platform operators alike. Compliance with local rules is no longer optional