DraftKings launched its Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand in Ontario on August 19, 2025, following receipt of a licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on June 12, 2025. The launch gives DraftKings two distinct casino platforms in Canada’s largest regulated market — it has operated DraftKings Casino and sports betting in Ontario since May 2022.
Golden Nugget Online Gaming is powered by DraftKings’ technology platform and launched with more than 2,000 slot titles alongside a full selection of classic table games — including blackjack, roulette, and craps. Land-based favourites such as Huff N’ More Puff, Cleopatra, and Hypernova Megaways feature in the catalogue alongside DraftKings-exclusive titles including Rocket, Dollar Up, and Quakey Shakey. The platform is accessible at GoldenNuggetCasino.com and through iOS and Android apps.
Ontario is the fifth market where the Golden Nugget Online Gaming app is available, joining Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia in the United States. DraftKings acquired Golden Nugget Online Gaming in 2022, integrating its technology platform and brand while maintaining separate player experiences under each name. Players who use both DraftKings and Golden Nugget accounts benefit from a shared loyalty programme across both platforms.
The Ontario launch reflects the broader maturation of the province’s regulated iGaming market, which opened in April 2022 and has since attracted dozens of licensed operators. DraftKings now holds one of the more prominent dual-brand positions in the market, competing against operators including BetMGM, PokerStars, and Bet365.
Looking further ahead, DraftKings announced in April 2026 its intent to expand into Alberta, with an anticipated launch date of July 13, 2026 subject to regulatory approval. If successful, it would extend the operator’s Canadian presence to the country’s two most populous provinces.
