Is sports betting legal in Canada?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Canada. The federal government amended the Criminal Code via Bill C-218 in August 2021, legalizing single-event sports betting across the country.

Do I have to pay taxes on sports betting winnings in Canada?

For the vast majority of recreational Canadian bettors, sports betting winnings are not considered taxable income by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Which provinces have regulated online sports betting markets?

Ontario has the most fully developed regulated private online sports betting market in Canada, launched in April 2022 through the AGCO.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Canada?

The minimum legal age for sports betting in Canada is 19 in most provinces, and 18 in Quebec.

Are offshore sportsbooks legal for Canadian bettors?

There is no federal law that explicitly prohibits individual Canadians from placing bets with offshore or international sportsbooks, though they operate in a legal grey area.

How do I know if a sports betting site is safe and trustworthy in Canada?

The most reliable indicator of a safe sportsbook is its licensing and regulatory status from AGCO or a reputable international regulator.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Innovative Scale ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates innovativescale.ca (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, including all associated features and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing and using innovativescale.ca, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically through your use of our Website:

Personal Information: Name, email address, postal code, and other contact details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or using contact forms.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
Cookies: Data stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
Usage Data: How you interact with our Website, including click-through patterns, time spent on pages, and affiliate link interactions.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Conducting analytics to understand Website traffic and user behavior.
Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from partner casinos and sportsbooks.
Improving Website functionality, content, and user experience.
Sending promotional content and newsletters (with your consent).
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity.

3. Cookie Policy

Our Website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and sportsbooks to track commissions.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Website functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google's opt-out page.

4. Third-Party Links

innovativescale.ca contains affiliate links to third-party casinos, sportsbooks, and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party operators before providing personal information or engaging with their services.

Our affiliate relationships do not constitute endorsement of their practices, and we have no control over how partner sites collect, use, or protect your data.

5. Your Rights

For Canadian Residents: You have the following rights under Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA where applicable):

Right to access your personal information held by us.
Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
Right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint with your provincial privacy commissioner.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and affiliate tracking cookies are typically retained for 24 months. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal obligations requiring us to maintain certain records.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or report a privacy concern, please contact us:

Email: privacy@innovativescale.ca
Website: innovativescale.ca

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 business days.

This Privacy Policy was last updated January 1, 2026, and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for changes.