An AGCO-licensed sportsbook and casino for Ontario, Canada
Visit PointsBet →Online casino is not lawful in Australia
We show no casino offer here on purpose. Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, supplying online casino games to someone in Australia is prohibited - so a casino bonus aimed at you here comes from an operator working against that law, whatever licence it holds elsewhere.
Providing online casino games - pokies, roulette, blackjack, online poker - to someone in Australia is prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Licensed SPORTS BETTING is a different matter and remains lawful, which is why this market still shows bookmaker offers: almost every Australian online bookmaker is licensed by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission, and the same Act separately bans online IN-PLAY betting. The two casino offers we previously published here were, by our own recorded conditions, offshore operators with no Australian licence.
Pros
- Genuine AGCO licence for Ontario
- A real, sizeable casino package: 125% up to $500 plus up to 400 bonus spins
- Sportsbook and casino welcome offers combined
Cons
- No advertised welcome bonus available in Australia, where PointsBet also operates
- Requires specific promo codes for each vertical
Our verdict
PointsBet is licensed for Ontario, Canada, by AGCO, offering new players a 100% sportsbook match up to C$250 (or alternately C$50 in bonus bets), and a 125% casino match up to $500 plus up to 400 bonus spins via code CASINO. We found no regulatory action against this operator in the sources we consulted, which is a statement about our research rather than about the operator.
How we rated it
Bonuses & value (18%)7.8
A real, sizeable package: casino reaches 125% up to $500 plus up to 400 bonus spins, sports up to C$250.
Trust & licensing (27%)7.8
A real positive: genuine AGCO licence for Ontario, a strictly regulated Canadian market.
Sportsbook & Casino (36%)7.5
A genuinely AGCO-licensed operator active in sports and casino for Ontario.
Customer support (18%)7
No major documented complaint pattern found.
Quick facts
| Licensing | Genuine AGCO licence (Ontario, Canada) |
| Markets | Canada (Ontario) |
| Welcome bonus | Sports: 100% up to C$250; Casino: 125% up to $500 + up to 400 bonus spins |
| Wagering | Full terms follow AGCO disclosure rules; promo codes WELCOMEDM/WELCOME (sports), CASINO |
How we verified this
One thing we could not establish: who owns and operates this brand. The rest of this review is sourced, but an operator we cannot name is one you cannot hold to account.
PointsBet is licensed for Ontario, Canada, by AGCO. No major scandal independently confirmed in this pass. Sportsbook: 100% up to C$250 (or alternately C$50 in bonus bets plus Pay Back Tokens), promo code WELCOMEDM/WELCOME. Casino: 125% up to $500 plus up to 400 bonus spins, code CASINO -- exact amount disclosure follows AGCO advertising rules. Australia is excluded from this review: Australian law bans advertised welcome bonuses for new customers since 2023. Confirm current offer directly on PointsBet's own site.
Where PointsBet is licensed
PointsBet appears on the official register in 2 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
North America (1)
Oceania (1)
About PointsBet
PointsBet is a sportsbook and casino licensed by AGCO for Ontario, Canada, offering new players matching welcome offers across both verticals. We found no regulatory action against this operator in the sources we consulted, which is a statement about our research rather than about the operator.
PointsBet FAQ
Is PointsBet safe and legit?
Yes — PointsBet is licensed for Ontario, Canada, by AGCO. No major scandal was found during this research.
What is the PointsBet welcome bonus?
Sportsbook: 100% up to C$250, or alternately C$50 in bonus bets plus Pay Back Tokens. Casino: 125% up to $500 plus up to 400 bonus spins via code CASINO.