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An AGCO-licensed sportsbook and casino for Ontario, Canada
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Context for Canada: Canada regulates gambling province by province, so what is lawful depends on where you are. Ontario runs the country's open market: private operators register with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and operate under an agreement with iGaming Ontario, alongside the provincial operator OLG. Most other provinces keep online gambling with their own provincial operator. ONE ONTARIO RULE AFFECTS WHAT YOU SEE HERE: the Registrar's Standards for Internet Gaming prohibit advertising or marketing that communicates gambling inducements, bonuses or credits to the public - operators may still OFFER them, but may only advertise them on their own gaming site or by direct marketing to players who have actively consented. Permitted advertising must disclose material conditions up front, must not call an offer free unless it truly is, and must not call it risk-free where you stake your own money. If you are in Ontario, expect to find the current terms of any offer on the operator's own site rather than anywhere else, and treat a headline figure quoted elsewhere - including here - as something to verify at source.
Here is the current PointsBet welcome offer for players in Canada. Bonus terms change and are set by PointsBet for each market — always confirm the live offer on its own site. See every licensed betting site in Canada →
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.