PokerStars Ontario shut down on the 7th of May 2026 ahead of its move to FanDuel. Flutter, the owner of PokerStars and FanDuel, is combining the two brands under the FanDuel platform in Ontario. PokerStars will be available in Ontario exclusively on FanDuel.
PokerStars Moving to FanDuel in Ontario
The move to FanDuel was announced by PokerStars Ontario in March 2026. From the 7th May, online poker, casino, or sports betting, will no longer be offered at PokerStars. The company has stated that player accounts will remain accessible until June 4, 2026 and any funds that haven't been withdrawn by then will be sent to players in the form of a check.
PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel
In the United States, PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel launched on the 1st April in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The PokerStars Ontario closed on May 7, but an official launch date for the new version on FanDuel hasn't been released. In a statement, PokerStars said, "this requires a short period where the PokerStars tables will close down ahead of relaunch and to ensure we're fulfilling regulatory requirements."
FanDuel Ontario will be adding peer-to-peer online poker from PokerStars to their existing online casino and sports betting platform.
The move also comes ahead of FanDuel entering the Alberta iGaming market which is launching on 13 July 2026. FanDuel has been approved for a license by the AGLC to offer sports betting and online casinos in Alberta and PokerStars may be a part of their Alberta strategy too.
PokerStars at FanDuel to Offer Best-In-Class Poker Experience
The online poker experience that PokerStars on FanDuel will offer is going to be available through a dedicated FanDuel poker app and a desktop site that will be accessible through existing or new FanDuel accounts. There will be one account and wallet for the online poker, sportsbook, and casino offering.
According to FanDuel, once the transition is completed, the existing PokerStars Ontario site will go offline and a FanDuel account will be required by anyone in Ontario that wants to play PokerStars. It is expected that welcome offers will be available for both new PokerStars signups on FanDuel and those with existing PokerStars accounts.
PokerStars has long been a renowned brand for online poker and it is licensed in Ontario to provide online poker, sports betting, and casino.
FanDuel First Sportsbook & Casino Partner of WNBA's Toronto Tempo
FanDuel has been named the first online sports betting and casino partner for WNBA's Toronto Tempo. FanDuel and Canada's first WNBA team are set to bring exclusive initiatives to FanDuel Ontario.
FanDuel is also set to get in-arena visibility and shared branding and marketing. FanDuel Vice President of Marketing, Tom Burdakin said, "Partnering with the Toronto Tempo in their inaugural season is an exciting opportunity for FanDuel customers and basketball fans. As a company that shares the same passion for community and empowering women's sports, we are proud to support a new franchise that will celebrate fans and elevate women's professional sports in Canada."
The Toronto Tempo adds to the list of Canadian sports teams, leagues, and partners for FanDuel. FanDuel is already affiliate with major leagues in Canada including the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and CFL. Teams include the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts. They are also affiliated with the Canadian sports broadcasting network (TSN).
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