PokerStars officially launches in Ontario home market

PokerStars’ long-awaited homecoming has finally arrived.

pokerstars ontario launch gambling insider web image
Listen To Article

The Flutter-owned brand is clear to go live in Ontario after being granted full registration to operate in the province by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

While this comes comparatively late, given that Ontario launched regulated iGaming in early April, PokerStars’ debut is perhaps more meaningful than most.

The first ever hand of PokerStars was played in Ontario over two decades ago, and the significance of its launch post-regulation was not lost on Tom Warren, the brand’s Managing Director of Marketing.

“In many respects Ontario is our home market, given the first ever hand of PokerStars was played here over 20 years ago, so we are thrilled about the new regulated environment within which our players can play,” said Warren.

“A lot has changed in that time, but our commitment to offering our players the most epic and thrilling experience in the market hasn’t – and we can’t wait to get started.”

The registration allows PokerStars to offer its products to Ontarians, covering poker, casino and sport, while presenting a localised schedule and offering.

Moreover, the brand will host a special series to mark the launch of its local platform. The Ontario Platinum Series will be available exclusively for customers in the province between 10-18 July, offering a $5m guaranteed prize pool.

And looking even further ahead, PokerStars teased other events and experiences, including a weekly tournament, the New Sunday Majors, that boasts a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The brand’s rewards programme will also give players double rewards throughout July and August.

Premium+ Connections
Premium

RISK

 
Premium

Lynon

 
 
 
Premium

Sport Generate

 
Premium

Digitain

 
Premium

1xBet Partners

 
Premium

Imagine Live

 
Premium

GammaStack

 
Premium

Galaxsys

 
Premium Connections
Consultancy

SCCG Management

Executive Profiles
VIP Play

Les Ottolenghi

Scientific Games

Keshav Pitani

Esportes Gaming Brasil

Ana Carolina Luna Maçães

LeoVegas

Mattias Wedar

Follow Us

Taking stock: Counting on crypto

Gambling Insider tracks the value of the biggest cryptocurre...

In focus: MiFinity

A trusted payments partner for the iGaming industry....

Panel: LatAm and crypto lead the way

During the SBC Summit Americas in Florida, executives from N...

In focus: Spayz.io

Payments that actually work for iGaming operators…...

A welcome from your host

A message from the Founder of the Global Gaming Awards and G...

From the Lead Partner

A message from BetConstruct - Lead Partner of the Global Gam...

The year in review

The Event Manager of the Global Gaming Awards reviews the mo...

Casino Operator of the Year 2025

We present to you the 2025 Shortlist for the Casino Operator...