Private operator marketing to Quebec residents is prohibited; only Loto-Québec/Espacejeux may lawfully market gambling products to Quebec residents, predominantly in French. Quebec's 2016 attempt to compel ISP-blocking of offshore sites via Bill 74 was struck down by the Quebec Superior Court in 2018 on constitutional grounds (telecommunications being federal jurisdiction), and no operational blocking exists. As a result offshore sites remain accessible and capture a large share of online play, with industry estimates suggesting roughly 73% of Quebec online gambling occurs on unregulated platforms.
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Quebec · Question 07 of 11
Marketing: Can we advertise?
Mixed · Confirmed · AI-generated · Back to full Quebec report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Quebec (CA-QC) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Private operator marketing to Quebec residents is prohibited; only Loto-Québec/Espacejeux may lawfully market gambling products to Quebec residents, predominantly in French. Quebec's 2016 attempt to compel ISP-blocking of offshore sites via Bill 74 was struck down by the Quebec Superior Court in 201…