Royal Panda

About Royal Panda

Royal Panda launched in 2014 from Dutch founders with a crowned-panda mascot and grew into a brand worth tens of millions when it was acquired in 2017; when MGM Resorts bought its then-parent in 2022, the panda came along. That makes it one of the few Ontario casinos owned by a Las Vegas giant that almost nobody associates with one.

It holds an iGaming Ontario registration under AGCO oversight (licence OPIG1337313, verified active). Its MGM ownership shows in the live casino: Vegas-floor tables plus an exclusive Royal Panda Blackjack table, often with shorter queues than better-known rooms. The terms rate mostly fair with only the two standard clauses, the support stack is complete (24/7 chat, email and phone), and the curated 1,000-plus game lobby carries Maple Moolah progressives past $1.6M. It runs noticeably quieter than its famous corporate sibling, and it shows: withdrawals are the slowest in our reviews (typically three to five business days), there is no app and no e-wallets, and there is no loyalty program at all on the Ontario product.

Royal Panda in Ontario's regulated market

Royal Panda operates legally in Ontario's regulated online gambling market, which opened on April 4, 2022. The market is conducted and managed by iGaming Ontario, a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which registers and regulates every operator. Royal Panda holds AGCO registration OPIG1337313, listed as Active — you can confirm it on the AGCO's public registrant list. Only operators that clear this registration may legally offer real-money play to players in Ontario, and all play must go through the operator's official Ontario site, royalpanda.com.

What to expect from Royal Panda

An MGM-owned Ontario casino, licensed in the regulated market, with Vegas-floor live tables, an exclusive blackjack table, fair terms and a complete support stack.

At a glance

1. Regulator: iGaming Ontario (AGCO)
2. AGCO registration: OPIG1337313 (Active)
3. Market: Ontario regulated iGaming, live since April 4, 2022
4. Availability: Ontario, Canada (19+)
5. Official site: royalpanda.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Panda legal in Ontario?

Yes. Royal Panda is registered with the AGCO and iGaming Ontario under registration OPIG1337313, currently listed as Active, so it can legally offer real-money gaming to players who are physically in Ontario and 19 or older.

Who regulates Royal Panda in Ontario?

Two connected bodies: the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) registers and regulates the operator, while iGaming Ontario conducts and manages the market and holds the player-facing agreement.

What is Royal Panda known for?

An MGM-owned Ontario casino, licensed in the regulated market, with Vegas-floor live tables, an exclusive blackjack table, fair terms and a complete support stack.

How do I know I'm on the official Royal Panda site?

Ontario play runs through Royal Panda's registered site, royalpanda.com. Any other domain claiming to be Royal Panda for Ontario players is not the registered operator — check registration OPIG1337313 on the AGCO list if you're unsure.

Is Royal Panda safe to use?

Registered Ontario operators must meet AGCO player-protection standards — age and identity verification, deposit and time limits, self-exclusion and independent game testing. Those protections apply to Royal Panda as long as its registration stays Active.

Play responsibly. You must be 19 or older to gamble in Ontario. If gambling stops being fun, free, confidential support is available 24/7 from ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600.