Is sports betting legal for Canadian residents?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Canada. Since the passage of Bill C-218 in August 2021, single-event sports betting has been permitted nationwide.

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

For most recreational bettors, gambling winnings are not considered taxable income in Canada. The Canada Revenue Agency does not tax casual gambling wins.

What is the minimum age to bet online in Canada?

The minimum legal gambling age in Canada varies by province. In most provinces you must be at least 19 years old to gamble legally.

How do I choose the best sportsbook in Canada?

Key factors include licensing status, sports coverage, odds quality, bonuses, payment methods especially Interac, mobile app performance, and customer service.

What payment methods can I use at Canadian sportsbooks?

Interac e-Transfer is most popular. Others include Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, iDebit, InstaDebit, Paysafecard, and cryptocurrency.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Corkum and Associates ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website corkumandassociates.com ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, including all associated features, applications, and services offered thereon.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing or using Corkum and Associates, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or other interactions, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide.
Technical Information: We automatically collect information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track your preferences and activity on our Site.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including time spent on pages, clicks, searches, and affiliate link interactions.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Conducting analytics and understanding user behavior to improve our Site and content
Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from partner casinos and gambling operators
Enhancing Site functionality, performance, and user experience
Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
Sending newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)
Complying with legal obligations and protecting our legal rights
Fraud prevention and security purposes

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and optimize Site performance
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner casinos and gambling platforms
Marketing Cookies: Enable personalized advertising and retargeting

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information about cookie management, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, sportsbooks, and other gambling operators. We are an affiliate of these platforms and earn commissions from referrals. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information. Your interactions with third-party operators are governed by their privacy policies, not ours.

Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and certain tracking technologies
Right to Data Portability: You may request your information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. Specifically:

Contact information and user accounts are retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services
Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12-24 months
Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements
We retain information as required by Canadian privacy laws and regulations

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Corkum and Associates
Email: privacy@corkumandassociates.com
Website: corkumandassociates.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.