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AGCO proposes five-day PointsBet suspension over betting oversight

Enforcement & compliance

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed suspending PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for five days, alleging failures to detect and report suspicious bets linked to Jontay Porter in 2024. The AGCO said PointsBet reported in October 2025 that it had offered bets on the games, after previously saying it had not; the proposed order will not take effect for at least 15 days, and PointsBet may appeal.

The proposal could interrupt PointsBet Canada’s Ontario operations and sets out the regulator’s allegations about suspicious-betting controls.

Earlier fines and penalties by AGCO

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
FanDuelCAD 350,000AGCO fines FanDuel CA$350,000 over Ontario table tennis bettingNot stated
Not namedNot statedAGCO warns Ontario private karaoke bars of stricter enforcement over alcohol violationsNot stated
Zara Lounge & BarNot statedAGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara LoungeNot stated
Prime Skill GamesNot statedPrime Skill Games challenges AGCO machine removals in Ontario courtNot stated
Vegas IslandNot statedAGCO suspends Ottawa's Vegas Island liquor licence over drug traffickingNot stated

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AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge

The AGCO has issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Zara Lounge & Bar in Kitchener, Ontario for 45 days over alleged repeated violations of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, following a previous 10-day suspension. Inspectors attending shortly after 5:30 a.m. on 21 September 2025 allegedly found the venue over capacity, alcohol not cleared by 2:45 a.m. and an intoxicated person present, with the licensee accused of obstructing the inspection.

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