Who owns NorthStar Bets (Ontario)?
As of : NorthStar Bets (Ontario) is owned by NorthStar Gaming Inc., listed (TSXV: BET). It holds a licence from iGaming Ontario (Canada Ontario).
| Ultimate owner | NorthStar Gaming Inc. (Listed (TSXV: BET)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc., CA-ON |
| Licences | Canada Ontario — iGaming Ontario Operating agreement with iGaming Ontario; AGCO registration (number not shown on iGO directory) |
| Products | Casino |
| Sportsbook | Kambi reported |
| Website | northstarbets.ca |
| Also runs as | northstarbets.com |
| Companies of the other sites | Abenaki Council of Wolinak (northstarbets.com) · Kahnawake — KGC |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | NorthStar Bets (Ontario)’s own company: 2 · whole NorthStar Gaming Inc. group: 2 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- 2 fines and regulator actions against the owner since 2024, about €87,000 in total (converted to euros).
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Ontario — iGaming Ontario Operating agreement with iGaming Ontario; AGCO registration (number not shown on iGO directory) | — | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
About NorthStar Gaming Inc.
Toronto-based operator of NorthStar Bets, an Ontario-only sportsbook and casino run by NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc.
Headquarters: CA · Founded: 2020 · Ownership: Listed (TSXV: BET)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Listed by iGaming Ontario (accurate as of 2026-09-01) under NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc..
- We have no company registration number for NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc..
NorthStar Gaming Inc. sister sites, fines and sources →
Fines and regulator actions
All 2 concern NorthStar Bets (Ontario)’s own company.
Fines from the 40 regulators, prosecutors and courts we track, online gambling only; fines against land-based casinos are out of scope. How we count fines.
| Date | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. | AGCO (Ontario) | CAD 100,000 | Monetary penalty for AML control failures: a high-risk player was not put through enhanced due diligence after $25k in deposits. source |
| 2024-10-16 | NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. | AGCO (Ontario) | CAD 30,000 | Order of monetary penalty for geolocation failure and slow replies to the Registrar; in Dec 2024 the $10,000 geolocation part was withdrawn, $20,000 remained. source |
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Questions and answers
Who owns NorthStar Bets (Ontario)?
NorthStar Gaming Inc.
Is NorthStar Bets (Ontario) licensed?
Yes. Its operator NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. holds a licence from iGaming Ontario (Canada Ontario).
Has the owner of NorthStar Bets (Ontario) been fined?
2 records on file. The latest: AGCO (Ontario), 2026-08-27.
Is NorthStar Bets (Ontario) legit?
NorthStar Bets (Ontario) is run by NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc., which holds a licence from iGaming Ontario (Canada Ontario). Check the licence in the Ontario licence register. Its owner is NorthStar Gaming Inc., a listed company. Fines and regulator actions against NorthStar Bets (Ontario)’s own company: 2. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
