Is online sports betting legal in Canada?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Canada. Since August 2021, when Bill C-218 came into force, single-event sports betting has been fully legal at the federal level. Ontario has gone the furthest by opening a competitive, privately licensed market through iGaming Ontario.

Which provinces have regulated private sports betting markets?

As of 2025, Ontario is the only Canadian province with a fully open, privately licensed competitive sports betting market. Other provinces primarily offer betting through their provincial lottery corporations.

Do I have to pay taxes on sports betting winnings in Canada?

For the vast majority of recreational Canadian bettors, sports betting winnings are not taxable. The Canada Revenue Agency treats gambling winnings as windfalls rather than income, provided betting is not your primary source of income.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Canada?

The legal gambling age varies by province. In most Canadian provinces including Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, the minimum age is 19 years old.

How do I know if a sportsbook is trustworthy?

Look for a valid gambling license from a recognized regulatory body, SSL encryption, clear privacy policies, independent reviews, and test the withdrawal process early.

What payment method is best for Canadian bettors?

Interac e-Transfer is widely regarded as the best banking option for Canadian bettors. It is familiar, trusted, fast, and available at most sportsbooks that target the Canadian market.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Les Embellissements Calderon ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website lesembellissementscalderon.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site related to sports betting in Canada.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section).
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including links clicked, content viewed, time spent on pages, and engagement patterns.
Device Data: Device identifiers, hardware model, and mobile network information.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Tracking affiliate commissions and referrals to casino and sports betting operators.
Conducting analytics to understand user behavior and Site performance.
Improving, personalizing, and optimizing the Site and user experience.
Sending promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications (you may opt out anytime).
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality, security, and user authentication.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site and identify areas for improvement.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate commissions from connected casinos and betting platforms.
Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting across the internet.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair Site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, sportsbooks, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information.

When you click on affiliate links and proceed to register or deposit with partner operators, your data is governed by their privacy policies, not ours. We have no control over their data practices.

Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and non-essential tracking at any time.
Right to Data Portability: You may request your personal information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship plus any applicable chargeback periods. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Les Embellissements Calderon
Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable Canadian privacy legislation.