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On May 14, 2026, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) implemented updated Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming to support iGaming Ontario's Centralized Self-Exclusion (CSE) program, BetGuard. BetGuard is a player support tool enabling individuals to centrally self-exclude from all regulated online gambling sites in Ontario for predetermined periods. The AGCO updated its standards to minimize gambling-related harm, protect vulnerable individuals, and support safer access to regulated online gaming. Key changes include the introduction of a new CSE standard (2.14.1), updates to related standards (2.14, 2.03, and 3.01), and housekeeping updates to definitions. The Internet Gaming Notification Matrix has also been updated to reflect new notification requirements for iGaming Ontario, with no direct impact on operators or suppliers. The AGCO establishes and enforces Ontario's gaming standards, including CSE requirements, while iGaming Ontario manages and operates the BetGuard program. Operators and stakeholders should ensure their records and bookmarks reflect the updated standards. Further details on the CSE program are available in the AGCO's Information Bulletin: AGCO Sets iGaming Standards for Centralized Self-Exclusion Program. REFERENCES: Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. "AGCO's Centralized Self-Exclusion Standards Are Now in Effect." May 14, 2026. Available at: https://www.agco.on.ca/