Rainbet in Canada: what players should check
In short: Rainbet accepts players from every Canadian province and territory except Ontario, where only operators registered with the provincial regulator may offer iGaming. Rainbet runs on an offshore licence from Anjouan, not on a Canadian provincial licence. The legal age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Below we sort out what that means in practice.
Availability by province
Rainbet accepts players from all Canadian provinces and territories except Ontario. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, you can open an account, subject to the operator’s terms. Ontario residents are geo-blocked.
Why not Ontario
Since April 2022 Ontario has had its own regulated iGaming market. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) sets the rules and iGaming Ontario runs the market; only operators registered there may serve Ontario residents. Rainbet is not registered in Ontario, so it blocks players located in the province. Using a VPN to get around the block is a breach of the operator’s terms and can lead to a closed account and withheld funds.
Legal age by province
The minimum age to gamble is set by each province and territory, not federally. Rainbet checks your age during verification.
| Province / territory | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 18 |
| Manitoba | 18 |
| Quebec | 18 |
| British Columbia | 19 |
| Saskatchewan | 19 |
| Ontario | 19 (Rainbet not available) |
| New Brunswick | 19 |
| Nova Scotia | 19 |
| Prince Edward Island | 19 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 19 |
| Yukon | 19 |
| Northwest Territories | 19 |
| Nunavut | 19 |
Licence and operator
According to the operator, Rainbet.com is operated by RBGAMING N.V. (Limited liability company (N.V.), registry no. 16077), seated on Anjouan, Union of Comoros. The B2C licence for online real-money gaming carries the number ALSI-152406029-FI2 and was issued by Anjouan Gaming; supervision lies with the Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan (Union of Comoros). We verified these details on September 4, 2026.
What this means in plain terms: an Anjouan licence is an offshore licence, not a Canadian provincial licence. The provinces run their own regulated offers (for example through provincial lottery corporations, and in Ontario through registered private operators). Canadian law does not criminalize individuals who play at offshore sites, but the consumer protection you get is that of the licensing jurisdiction – not that of a Canadian regulator. If a dispute arises, you deal with the operator and its licensor, not with a provincial body. Weigh that before you deposit.
Quebec and French
Whether the platform itself is available in French should be checked directly at the operator – language options can change. This guide is published in English and in French, so you can read the explanations in either language regardless of what the platform shows. In Quebec the minimum age is 18.
Taxes
For recreational players in Canada, gambling winnings are generally not taxed: the Canada Revenue Agency treats them as windfalls rather than income. The picture is different for people who gamble professionally, as a business, where winnings may be taxable. Interest earned on winnings is taxable in any case. We do not give tax advice – if your situation is not clear-cut, ask the CRA or a tax professional.
Help and player protection
Whatever the legal classification, the same rule applies: play consciously and set limits. Every province runs a free, confidential help line – you find the full list, together with the self-protection tools, under Responsible Gaming.
Change log
This page is updated as soon as verifiable details change – for example if the operator registers in Ontario or the licence details change. Last editorial check: September 7, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
No. Ontario has a regulated iGaming market (AGCO / iGaming Ontario), and only operators registered there may serve Ontario residents. Rainbet is not registered and geo-blocks the province.
It is nuanced. Rainbet holds an offshore licence from Anjouan, not a Canadian provincial licence. Canadian law does not criminalize individuals who play at offshore sites, but you rely on the protection of the licensing jurisdiction, not on a Canadian regulator. In Ontario the site is not available at all.
19 in most provinces and territories; 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. The operator verifies your age during KYC.
Check the available account currencies at the operator. Interac e-Transfer deposits are made in CAD from your Canadian bank account; whether your balance is held in CAD or converted depends on the cashier settings.
Recreational players generally do not – the CRA treats gambling winnings as windfalls. Professional gamblers are treated differently. We do not give tax advice.
By a verifiable reference to the issuing authority – operator name, licence number and licensor. Rely on primary sources, not on badges without evidence.