Our verdict
We could not verify enough current facts about NorthStar Bets’ product, payments and app to score it fairly.
NorthStar Bets is a home-grown Ontario operator running on Kambi’s sportsbook platform. We could not verify enough current product, payment and app facts to score it, and in August 2026 the AGCO issued it a C$100,000 penalty over anti-money-laundering failures.
Strengths
- Ontario-based operator
- Kambi sportsbook platform
Weaknesses
- C$100,000 AGCO penalty for anti-money-laundering failures (2026)
- Ongoing cost cuts and lender discussions reported by the company in 2026
Who it suits
Ontario bettors who prefer a local operator.
Look elsewhere if
Bettors who want a fully documented, rated sportsbook.
NorthStar Bets quick facts
| Best for | A home-grown Ontario option |
|---|---|
| Our score | not rated |
| Owner | NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. |
| History | Ontario launch 2022 |
| Licensed in | Ontario |
| App rating | Ontario: not verified |
| Fastest withdrawal | Not verified in the sources we could access |
| Support | Not verified in the sources we could access. |
| Regulatory actions since 2023 | 1 (see the record below) |
NorthStar Bets overview
NorthStar Bets went live in 2022 as the 17th private brand in Ontario’s regulated market, built on Kambi’s sportsbook and Playtech’s casino.
In February 2026 its parent, NorthStar Gaming Holdings, said it was focused on growing the NorthStar Bets platform while cutting costs and discussing covenants with its senior lender. In August 2026 the AGCO issued a C$100,000 penalty over anti-money-laundering failures, which the company did not dispute.
We list NorthStar Bets without a score because we could not verify enough current facts about its product, payments and app.
Offers for existing customers
We did not find documented ongoing promotions for existing customers in the sources we checked.
Ontario promotions are not listed: public advertising of bonuses and inducements is not allowed there.
Sports and betting markets
Sportsbook on the Kambi platform.
Key betting features
- Sportsbook on the Kambi platform; casino on Playtech
Live betting and streaming
Not verified in the sources we could access.
App, support and safer gambling
App details not verified.
| App rating (Ontario) | No verified store rating |
|---|---|
| Customer support | Not verified in the sources we could access. |
| Safer gambling tools | The tools required by Ontario rules. |
Payments and withdrawals
Not verified in the sources we could access.
Withdrawal times
- Not verified in the sources we could access
Times are those published by the operator or measured by the review sources listed below; first withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
How to sign up with NorthStar Bets
- 1Use NorthStar Bets’s Ontario site or app; you must be 19 or over and located in Ontario.
- 2Register and verify your identity.
- 3Allow location checks.
- 4Deposit with an accepted method. Bonuses are not advertised publicly in Ontario, so check the operator’s own site for any offer.
Licensing and availability
| Market | License | Regulator | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc.; registered with the AGCO (17th private brand live in Ontario, 2022) | AGCO and iGaming OntarioCheck the register | 19+ |
Regulatory record
Fines, settlements and penalties published by regulators or reported by the trade press in the markets covered here. Dates are the decision date or, where that is not published, the date first reported.
| Date | Regulator | Amount | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | AGCOOntario | C$100,000 | Failure to meet anti-money-laundering requirements for one high-risk player account (March 2024 to June 2025); NorthStar did not dispute the finding. One outlet reported the amount as C$72,000. Source |
NorthStar Bets history
- 2022Goes live in Ontario
- February 2026Parent announces cost savings and lender discussions
- August 2026C$100,000 AGCO penalty for anti-money-laundering failures
NorthStar Bets vs rivals in Ontario
How NorthStar Bets compares with the other top-rated sportsbooks in Ontario on our scores and app ratings.
| Sportsbook | Our score | Regulatory | App | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthStar Bets | Not rated | 9.0 | – | A home-grown Ontario option |
| bet365 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 4.7 | In-play betting and live streaming |
| DraftKings | 9.2 | 10.0 | 4.8 | The widest US availability |
| FanDuel | 8.9 | 10.0 | 4.8 | Live betting and app quality |
| BetMGM | 8.5 | 9.0 | 4.8 | MGM Rewards members and bet editing |
NorthStar Bets FAQ
Is NorthStar Bets legal and licensed?
Ontario: NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc.; registered with the AGCO (17th private brand live in Ontario, 2022); minimum age 19+.
Who owns NorthStar Bets?
NorthStar Bets: NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc.. Ontario launch 2022.
How good is NorthStar Bets?
We could not verify enough current facts about NorthStar Bets’ product, payments and app to score it fairly. NorthStar Bets is a home-grown Ontario operator running on Kambi’s sportsbook platform. We could not verify enough current product, payment and app facts to score it, and in August 2026 the AGCO issued it a C$100,000 penalty over anti-money-laundering failures.
How long do NorthStar Bets withdrawals take?
Not verified in the sources we could access. First withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
Does NorthStar Bets have live streaming?
Not verified in the sources we could access.
Has NorthStar Bets been fined by a regulator?
Yes. Since January 1, 2023: AGCO, C$100,000 (August 27, 2026).
Does NorthStar Bets have an app?
Ontario: No verified store rating. App details not verified.
Sources
- Canadian Gaming Business: NorthStar Bets goes live as Ontario’s 17th operator
- Casino.org: AGCO fines NorthStar $100K
- NorthStar Gaming: strategic priorities for 2026
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