Single-event sports betting is legal in Quebec. After Bill C-218 changed federal law in August 2021, Quebec enabled betting on a single game or event. This explainer covers what is legal today, who runs it, the legal age, how to bet, and how winnings are taxed.
Quebec sports betting at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Online sports betting | Legal – via Mise-o-jeu+ (monopoly) |
| Retail sports betting | Legal (4 Loto-Quebec casinos) |
| Single-event legal | Since 27 Aug 2021 |
| Regulator | Loto-Quebec (operator); RACJ regulates |
| Market model | Provincial monopoly |
| Legal online operator(s) | Mise-o-jeu+ (Loto-Quebec) |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Winnings taxed? | No – recreational winnings are tax-free |
Legal sports betting in Quebec
Quebec uses a provincial model. Mise-o-jeu+, operated by Loto-Quebec on its Espace Jeux platform, is the only provincially licensed online sportsbook. Loto-Quebec also runs four land-based casinos – in Montreal, Lac-Leamy (Gatineau), Charlevoix and Mont-Tremblant.
Legal status and key dates
Single-event sports betting became legal across Canada on 27 August 2021, when Bill C-218 amended the Criminal Code. Quebec enabled single-event betting through Mise-o-jeu+ following the 2021 federal change. Gambling in Quebec is regulated by the Regie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ), with Loto-Quebec operating Mise-o-jeu+.
How to bet legally in Quebec
- Use a legal option – Loto-Quebec’s Mise-o-jeu+.
- Be 18 or older (the legal gambling age in Quebec).
- Create an account and verify your identity.
- Deposit with Interac, the most common Canadian method.
- Place your bet.
Are gambling winnings taxed in Quebec?
No. In Canada, recreational gambling winnings are not treated as taxable income, so you keep what you win. The only exception is the rare case of someone who gambles professionally as a business. This is a federal rule, so it applies in Quebec as it does across Canada.
Responsible gambling in Quebec
You must be 18 or older to bet in Quebec. Free, confidential support is available through the Quebec gambling helpline (Ligne Jeu) at 1-800-461-0140, and every regulated site offers deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.
FAQs
Yes. Single-event sports betting is legal in Quebec, offered through Loto-Quebec’s Mise-o-jeu+.
18. You must be 18 or older to bet in Quebec.
The legal option is Loto-Quebec’s Mise-o-jeu+. Sites operating outside provincial regulation offer weaker player protection.
No – recreational winnings are tax-free in Canada. Only professional gamblers, a rare business-like case, may be taxed.
For the national picture, see is sports betting legal in Canada?, or our guide to the best betting sites in Canada.
18+ in Quebec. Please play responsibly. Help is available through the Quebec gambling helpline (Ligne Jeu) at 1-800-461-0140.