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PokerStars Shutting Down in Ontario to Rebrand with FanDuel
NewsMay 7, 2026·1 min read

PokerStars Shutting Down in Ontario to Rebrand with FanDuel


PokerStars is shutting down its platform in Ontario, Canada, on Thursday and will be added to FanDuel Ontario as “PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel.” The new addition will also affect PokerStars’ online casino and sports betting offerings.

Player accounts will remain accessible on the PokerStars platforms through June 4. Players who haven’t withdrawn by that time will be mailed a check for the remaining funds.

Online gaming, poker, and sports betting are expected to launch in Alberta in July. FanDuel has already been approved for a license in that province.

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