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NorthStar Bets

northstarbets.ca
Ontario · live · 2022AGCO OPIG1226485
Legal in Ontario since
May 2022
Established
2020
Parent group
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc.
Headquarters
220 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Game studios
14
Min age
19+
Composite score
74
/ 100
high confidence
from 5 rating sources
as of June 18, 2026
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Reviewed by Alex Savelle, Casino reviews editor · reviewed June 18, 2026
Our verdict

NorthStar Bets is one of the few Ontario-built online casinos, run from Toronto by the publicly listed NorthStar Gaming, and it scores well where it counts: a Casino Guru Safety Index of 8.7, terms rated fair, RG Check accreditation, and a deep Playtech-powered library of around 2,500 games. The catches are real, though. The AGCO hit the operator with a C$30,000 penalty in 2024 over geolocation and record-keeping (C$10,000 of it later withdrawn), public reviews on Trustpilot sit at a harsh 1.6 out of 5, and the parent company spent much of 2025 working through a cease trade order and a C$43.4 million recapitalization.

Best forOntario players who want a homegrown, fully regulated casino with a large Playtech library
Pros
  • Strong Casino Guru Safety Index of 8.7 (High), with terms rated fair and zero flagged problem clauses
  • Large library of roughly 2,500 games, including about 2,300 slots and 110 live dealer tables on the Playtech platform
  • RG Check accredited by the Responsible Gambling Council, and a publicly listed parent (NorthStar Gaming Holdings, TSXV: BET) with named management and public filings
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees, and a homegrown Toronto-based Ontario brand
Cons
  • AGCO issued a C$30,000 monetary penalty in October 2024 over geolocation and record-keeping (C$10,000 later withdrawn, C$20,000 paid)
  • Very low public reputation on Trustpilot at 1.6 out of 5 across about 40 reviews
  • Withdrawals take 1 to 3 business days after a 24-hour pending review, and cards, Google Pay and Amex are deposit only
  • No demo or free play, no published RTP, and CAD only with no crypto
3.5
our rating / 5
Ratings & reputation

What the rating sources say

Independent scores, each normalized to 100. Composite blends 5 of them.

casino.guru8.7/10
Safety Index (Ontario page) · as of June 18, 2026
AskGamblers7.2/10
Expert rating · as of June 18, 2026
Trustpilot1.6/5 · 40 reviews
TrustScore (northstarbets.ca) · as of June 18, 2026
Apple App Store3.58/5 · 389 reviews
App rating (NorthStar Bets Ontario, CA store) · as of June 18, 2026
Google Play3.7/5 · 202 reviews
App rating (NorthStar Bets, CA store) · as of June 18, 2026
Signals, derived from the data
Pros
  • Fair terms & conditions (Casino Guru)
  • RGC responsible-gambling accredited
  • Human live chat
  • 24/7 support
  • Not blacklisted
Cons
  • Game counts unverified (no official figure)
  • Bonus terms not publicly advertised (Ontario rule)
  • 1 regulatory action(s) on record
  • Not available in Quebec
Games

Library & providers

Counts are operator-reported and unverified. Casinos publish no official figure.

2,500~
Total games
2,300
Slots
110
Live
35
Table
5
Jackpot
Demo playRTP publishedPer-game RTPExclusive titlesLive by PlaytechStudio Playtech Live
Providers (14)
PlaytechPragmatic PlayGames Global (Microgaming)NetEntRed TigerBig Time GamingRelax GamingHacksaw GamingIGTQuickspinPlay'n GOLightning BoxWMS (Williams Interactive)Barcrest
Slot mechanics
MegawaysProgressive jackpots
Progressive jackpots
Maple Moolah (Joker Burst Frenzy, Break da Bank Again, Immortal Romance, Book of Goddess, Thunderstruck II)Fire Blaze JackpotsAge of the Gods
Also offers
Game showsLive game shows and specialty tables
Banking

Deposits, withdrawals & limits

Min deposit
C$20
Min withdrawal
C$20
Currencies
CAD
KYC / verification
ID verification is required before the first withdrawal. The standard withdrawal review takes about 24 hours, and security checks can extend it up to 72 hours.
Closed-loopNo fees

NorthStar charges no deposit or withdrawal fees; your bank or payment provider may apply its own charges.

MethodDepWDMinPayoutMax withdrawal
Interac e-TransferC$201-3 business daysC$9,999
iDebitC$201-3 business daysC$9,999
InstaDebitC$201-3 business daysC$9,999
PayPalC$201-3 business daysC$9,999
Visa–C$20——
Mastercard–C$20——
American Express–C$20——
Google Pay–C$20——
Bonuses

Welcome offer & promotions

Ontario bans public bonus advertising, so these terms come from the global brand / T&C, not the Ontario site.

Welcome offer
Deposit match plus spins
100% up to C$2,000 + 100 free spins
on Shark Blitz, Leprechauns Luck: Cash Collect, Sahara Riches: Cash Collect
Min deposit
C$20
Wagering
15× on bonus
Expiry
30 days
Code
None
Sourced from
Global / Canada T&C

Structure: Free spins scale with the deposit: 50 spins (C$10-49) or 100 spins (C$50+)

Ontario casino welcome (northstarbets.ca): 100% up to C$2,000 + free spins on select slots, 15x on the bonus (30x on spin winnings). The C$5,000 four-deposit / 40x package most affiliates show is the rest-of-Canada Kahnawake offer, NOT available to Ontario residents.

Ongoing
  • Bonus Spins twice daily, for example 20 free spins for a C$20 deposit
  • Roulette Lucky Numbers awarding C$5 Golden Chips
  • Parlay Payday Monday: a C$20 sports bonus bet for a C$50+ wager placed at -200 or better odds
  • Up to 70% parlay winnings boost on bets with three or more legs
  • Recurring slot and casino tournaments with prize pools
Loyalty / VIP

NorthStar Elite, an invite-only loyalty program with tiers from Gold up to Onyx. Every C$10 slot bet earns 1 loyalty point, redeemable at C$1 per 100 points, with perks such as priority support and gifts.

Platform & support

Apps, languages & help

Platform
Web + app
Devices
Desktop webMobile webiOS appAndroid app
iOS app Android app
Languages
English
Geolocation
GeoComply (player must be physically in Ontario)
Live chat · HumanQuebec access
Support
Live chatEmailPhone
Hours
24/7
Email
support@northstarbets.ca
Phone
+1-855-218-7827
Trust & safety

Reputation, fairness & record

Casino Guru reputationFull review
Safety index
8.7/10 · High
Casino.guru rates the NorthStar Bets Ontario casino 8.7 (High): a medium-sized operator with fair terms, no significant blacklists, and a very low value of withheld winnings in complaints.
T&C
Fair
Complaints (own)
2
Black points (own)
0

Ownership · High: Operated by NorthStar Gaming Inc. under AGCO registration OPIG1226485; the parent NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. is publicly listed (TSXV: BET, OTCQB: NSBBF) with public filings and named board and management. Playtech is a strategic investor and the technology partner.

Safety checks
RGC accreditedNot blacklistediGaming Ontario licensed
  • RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council for responsible-gaming standards
  • Casino.guru Gamecheck: games verified, no fake games found
  • Ontario-regulated: games and RNG must be approved by the AGCO Registrar and certified by a registered independent testing lab

Casinomeister: not-listed

Regulatory actions on record
October 16, 2024
OrderAGCOC$30,000
AGCO order: C$10,000 for an alleged failure to restrict NorthStarBets.ca to Ontario players (geolocation) and C$20,000 for repeatedly failing to provide the Registrar with requested records on time. The C$10,000 geolocation portion was later withdrawn after NorthStar showed there was no violation, and the company paid the remaining C$20,000.Status: UpheldRegulator source
Responsible gambling

Ontario player protections

Province-wide safeguards every AGCO/iGO operator must provide.

Self-exclusion

iGaming Ontario BetGuard, province-wide cross-operator self-exclusion across all licensed operators + OLG, launched May 14, 2026 (periods up to 5 years).

Helpline

ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600, text 247247, connexontario.ca

Tools
deposit limitsloss limitstime-outsreality checksself-exclusionactivity log
Company

Who runs it

Legal name
NorthStar Gaming Inc.
Operating entity
NorthStar Gaming Inc.
iGO directory entity
NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc.
Parent group
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc.
Established
2020
Headquarters
220 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Public company
Yes · TSXV: BET
Platform tech
Playtech
AGCO registration
OPIG1226485
Sources & methodology

Every figure, cited

Confidence: High · composite formula v2 · 18 citations.

Primary sources (16)
NorthStar BetsStockAnalysisInvesting News NetworkCasino.caPokerNewsCasinoCanadaCoversNorthStarBets-CasinoApple App StoreGoogle PlayCasino.guruResponsible Gambling CouncilNasdaq / NorthStar Gaming PRAskGamblersTrustpilotAGCO

established_year (2020) reflects the NorthStar Bets brand launch; the regulated Ontario product went live May 2022 (legality.first_legal_since). Game count is disputed (Casino.ca lists ~2,500, PokerNews counts 200+), so figures_disputed is flagged. The parent NorthStar Gaming Holdings trades on TSXV under ticker BET (formerly NSBT), also OTCQB: NSBBF; in 2025 it cleared a Management Cease Trade Order over late filings and completed a ~C$43.4M recapitalization backed by Beach Point Capital and Playtech, and Michael Moskowitz stepped down as CEO/Chair. The only acquisition on record is Slapshot Media (2023), not any Slingshot buyout. Welcome.max holds the C$1,000 first-deposit cap; the full four-deposit C$5,000 package and the Ontario single-deposit C$2,000 variant are in welcome.structure. Main wagering is disputed across sources (30x to 40x); 40x recorded. Composite from 5 sources (casino.guru 8.7, AskGamblers expert 7.2, Trustpilot 1.6/40, Apple 3.58/389, Google 3.7/202); the AskGamblers player rating (1 vote) was dropped as below the crowd-volume threshold.