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AGCO withdraws CA$10,000 of NorthStar Gaming penalties in Ontario

Enforcement & compliance

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) withdrew CA$10,000 of penalties against NorthStar Gaming after finding it had not breached the rule on offering games only within Ontario. NorthStar agreed to pay the remaining penalties, including CA$20,000 related to delayed responses to information requests. The AGCO said it had worked with the company to address the issues.

The revision leaves NorthStar liable for the remaining penalties, including the amount linked to information requests.

End-of-day close NorthStar Gaming (BET), CAD, to 12 February 2025
Story date14 November 202412 February 2025

Earlier fines and penalties by AGCO

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
NorthStar GamingCAD 30,000AGCO fines NorthStar Gaming $30,000 over Ontario site controlsNot stated
Not namedNot statedAGCO suspends Hamilton venue’s liquor licence after nearby shootingNot stated
Not namedNot statedAGCO proposes 21-day suspension for Toronto store's lottery registrationNot stated

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