The Bodog name has officially disappeared from Canada’s online gambling landscape after the offshore operator transitioned to the Ozoon brand and withdrew activity from Manitoba. Player accounts, including balances, are being transferred to Ozoon.eu, which is operated by Rocketship Ventures under a licence issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission of the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick.
Information published by the Tobique Gaming Commission indicates that it actively invites international online gaming operators to apply for licences. Oversight support comes from the Differentia Licensing Advisory Group, with an emphasis on transparency, responsible operations, and economic development within the First Nation community.
dates back to the late 1990s and gained widespread recognition during the early online poker expansion of the 2000s. Over time, its offering broadened to include sportsbook wagering and online casino content. The company confirmed the brand transition following scheduled maintenance, during which customer accounts were migrated so users could continue accessing services through Ozoon using existing login credentials.
In a statement to customers, the operator said: “While we are thankful for such a positive partnership for so many years, this presents us with an opportunity for us to relaunch under a different brand name.” The Bodog trademark was reportedly not renewed with operators, bringing an end to nearly three decades of use within offshore gambling markets.
Canada’s regulatory environment has steadily tightened in recent years. Bodog previously faced criticism for operating without provincial licences and had repeated confrontations with local regulators and lottery authorities. A Manitoba court decision in July 2025 imposed a permanent injunction requiring the company to stop advertising in the province, close access to bodog.eu locally, and introduce geo-blocking measures.
Regulatory restructuring continues across the country. Ontario already allows private-sector gambling companies to operate alongside the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, while Alberta is preparing its own regulated model designed to compete with the provincially owned PlayAlberta platform. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on offshore operators.
Coordination between provincial gaming bodies has also intensified. The Canadian Lottery Coalition, created in August 2022, brings together organisations such as BCLC, AGLC, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, Loto-Québec, and Atlantic Lottery. The coalition argues that offshore gambling operators divert significant funds that could otherwise support public services including healthcare, infrastructure, and social programmes.
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Even with enforcement measures, offshore gambling usage has not fully receded. An April 2025 study found that 16 percent of players in Ontario still accessed unregulated platforms, many licensed in overseas jurisdictions such as Curaçao. At the same time, regulated platforms reportedly attract 83 percent of Canadian users across dozens of licensed markets, producing substantial revenue.
Industry estimates presented at the Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 highlighted the financial scale of unregulated gambling activity. Quebec was reported to experience about CAD1.97 billion in gross gaming revenue linked to the illegal market, followed by Alberta and British Columbia at approximately CAD1.3 billion each. Ontario’s figure was estimated at CAD757 million, while Atlantic Canada accounted for around CAD600 million.
Outside Canada, the brand transition also affects Latin American poker customers previously served under the Bodog name. Reports indicate that those accounts are expected to move to Ignition Poker, with existing balances, payment methods, and bonuses continuing after software installation.
Source:
, realmoneyaction.com, February 24, 2026.
