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Fanatics Casino has soft-launched in Ontario, becoming the province’s 50th active iGaming operator. The launch does not include Fanatics Sportsbook, even though the company received Ontario licenses for both casino and sportsbook platforms on Aug. 11.
For West Virginia readers, the main takeaway is that this is an operator-level expansion update rather than a reported change to Fanatics Casino’s availability in West Virginia. Fanatics Casino already operates in West Virginia, along with Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Ontario launch adds Fanatics to a crowded market
According to the source report, Ontario is the first international market for the Fanatics Betting & Gaming brand. The province’s regulated market now includes 49 other licensed operators, with established brands such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars already active there.
The market is also heavily casino-driven. Fanatics President of Gaming Conor Grant said online casino products account for roughly 80% of Ontario’s gross gaming revenue. The source also cited July wagering data showing $8.78 billion bet on iCasino platforms in Ontario, an all-time monthly record.
That backdrop helps explain why Fanatics entered Ontario with casino first, though the source did not specify why the sportsbook is being delayed.
Sportsbook and Alberta plans are set for 2027
Grant said Fanatics plans to add its sportsbook in Ontario in 2027. He also said the company expects to enter Alberta’s iGaming market in 2027.
Alberta opened its regulated iGaming market on July 13, but Fanatics did not join at launch. The source did not give a reason for waiting until 2027 in either market.
For now, no West Virginia-specific change was reported alongside the Ontario rollout. West Virginia players who already have access to Fanatics Casino are simply seeing the company continue its expansion into other regulated markets.
As always, if you gamble, set limits and play responsibly.
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Source: As reported by casino.com.
