Bodog Rebrands as Ozoon for Canadian Gambling Operations

^{Bodog founder Calvin Ayre has decided to rebrand his poker, sports betting, and online casino sites under the Ozoon brand. (Photo: Super Nova Images / Alamy)}

After nearly 30 years as one of the most recognizable offshore gambling brands in Canada, Bodog has shut down its operations in the country and relaunched under a new name.

The transition happened overnight between Feb. 16 and 17, with the new brand name revealed in the morning. The Bodog website began redirecting Canadian users to a new platform under the Ozoon brand name.

Transition Impacts Canada, Latin American Nations

All existing player accounts on Bodog’s poker, sports betting, and online casino sites were successfully transferred to the Ozoon platform, and all login information remains the same.

Bodog, founded by entrepreneur Calvin Ayre in the 1990s, grew into one of the largest offshore online gambling brands in the world and has enjoyed decades of popularity in both Canada and the United States.

However, regulatory pressure had already caused Bodog to rebrand as Bovada in the USA, and those same challenges appear to have led to the Bodog name now being retired for good in Canada and other markets.

In a statement posted to its X account, the company framed the change as the end of a long licensing agreement for the Bodog brand.

“After nearly 30 years as one of the world’s premiere gambling entertainment brands, the owner of the Bodog brand has decided to discontinue its use by online gambling operators,” the company wrote. “While we are thankful for such a positive partnership for so many years, this has presented an exciting opportunity for us to relaunch under a different brand name: Ozoon…Welcome to the Ozoon era!”

In addition to impacting its Canadian operations, poker players throughout Latin America have also lost access to Bodog Poker. Those accounts have been transitioned to Ignition Poker.

Bodog Faced Increasing Pressure from Canadian Authorities

For Canadian players, little has changed since the transition. Players could continue using the same bonuses, deposit options, and withdrawal methods they enjoyed on their old Bodog accounts.

While Ozoon may be a new name in the industry, it does hold a license from the Tobique Gaming Commission, a Canadian-based tribal gaming operation run by the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick. Ozoon is managed by Rocketship Ventures, a privately held investment company focused on digital and online startups.

While Bodog had continued to operate in most of Canada into recent months, signs emerged that the market was becoming more challenging for one of the most recognizable offshore brands.

In July 2025, a Manitoba judge slapped Bodog with an injunction to prevent the company from continuing to operate in the province. The Canadian Lottery Coalition has made cracking down on unlicensed, offshore operators a top priority.

At the same time, other provinces have begun opening their markets to licensed private operators. Ontario already operates a regulated iGaming market, and Alberta has worked to allow private operators to earn licenses and offer iGaming alongside their official government-run platforms.