Third parties fake BetGuard branding to mislead Ontario bettors
iGaming Ontario says bettors should rely on BetGuard.ca, OLG.ca & listed operator sites, plus partners like Connex Ontario & the Responsible Gambling Council.
The hit
iGaming Ontario says unauthorised third parties are using the BetGuard name & branding to make misleading statements about opting out of regulated online gambling. It says it became aware of the impersonation.
Why it matters
BetGuard is Ontario’s official self-exclusion scheme for regulated igaming. Fake versions risk steering bettors toward bad information or a missed genuine opt-out route.
The record
| Issue flagged | Third-party BetGuard impersonation (iGaming Ontario) |
|---|---|
| Official source | BetGuard.ca |
| Other verified channels | OLG.ca, listed operator sites, Connex Ontario, Responsible Gambling Council |
What happens next
Questions about opting out should go to BetGuard’s contact centre. Anyone who encounters material claiming to represent BetGuard or iGaming Ontario should verify it through official iGaming Ontario or BetGuard channels.
Sources: Beware of BetGuard impersonation by unauthorized third parties | iGaming Ontario
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