PointsBet

About PointsBet

PointsBet arrived in Ontario in April 2022 carrying an Australian bookmaker's DNA and the only spread-betting product in North American sports wagering. The corporate story since has been a saga of sales and takeovers, but the Canadian operation kept running throughout. According to UniPlay review - https://uniplay.ca/casinos/pointsbet-review - the average RTP (average payout) is equal to 97%!

It holds an iGaming Ontario registration under AGCO oversight (licence OPIG1226006, verified active), and one number stands out: zero player complaints in four years, unique in our reviews. The cashier is fast — PayPal in around thirty minutes, Interac in one to two hours, no withdrawal limits — and the exclusive PointsBetting spread-wagering product has no North American equal, with a 97% reported payout and Evolution's 99.47% Infinite Blackjack. It is a polished product with authorized sports partnerships. The candid caveats: the regulatory file is the longest in our reviews, with several AGCO actions over four years (including a proposed suspension under appeal), the Android app rates poorly on verification loops, and the 1,300-game floor is compact with a thin progressive bench.

PointsBet in Ontario's regulated market

PointsBet operates legally in Ontario's regulated online gambling market, which opened on April 4, 2022. The market is conducted and managed by iGaming Ontario, a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which registers and regulates every operator. PointsBet holds AGCO registration OPIG1226006, listed as Active — you can confirm it on the AGCO's public registrant list. Only operators that clear this registration may legally offer real-money play to players in Ontario, and all play must go through the operator's official Ontario site, on.pointsbet.ca.

What to expect from PointsBet

A quick-paying Ontario sportsbook and casino, licensed in the regulated market, with zero player complaints in four years, ~30-minute PayPal cashouts and exclusive spread betting.

At a glance

1. Regulator: iGaming Ontario (AGCO)
2. AGCO registration: OPIG1226006 (Active)
3. Market: Ontario regulated iGaming, live since April 4, 2022
4. Availability: Ontario, Canada (19+)
5. Official site: on.pointsbet.ca

Frequently asked questions

Is PointsBet legal in Ontario?

Yes. PointsBet is registered with the AGCO and iGaming Ontario under registration OPIG1226006, currently listed as Active, so it can legally offer real-money gaming to players who are physically in Ontario and 19 or older.

Who regulates PointsBet in Ontario?

Two connected bodies: the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) registers and regulates the operator, while iGaming Ontario conducts and manages the market and holds the player-facing agreement.

What is PointsBet known for?

A quick-paying Ontario sportsbook and casino, licensed in the regulated market, with zero player complaints in four years, ~30-minute PayPal cashouts and exclusive spread betting.

How do I know I'm on the official PointsBet site?

Ontario play runs through PointsBet's registered site, on.pointsbet.ca. Any other domain claiming to be PointsBet for Ontario players is not the registered operator — check registration OPIG1226006 on the AGCO list if you're unsure.

Is PointsBet safe to use?

Registered Ontario operators must meet AGCO player-protection standards — age and identity verification, deposit and time limits, self-exclusion and independent game testing. Those protections apply to PointsBet as long as its registration stays Active.

Play responsibly. You must be 19 or older to gamble in Ontario. If gambling stops being fun, free, confidential support is available 24/7 from ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600.