(PRESS RELEASE) -- PointsBet Canada confirmed it will request a hearing before the independent License Appeal Tribunal to contest the Notice of Proposed Order issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario on 12 February 2026, proposing a five-day suspension of its operator registration.
PointsBet believes the proposed sanction is disproportionate to the isolated matter in question, which stemmed from human error. This was not a systemic failure, and there was no intent to withhold information. Upon identifying the accurate data, PointsBet immediately disclosed it and has cooperated fully with the AGCO throughout the investigation.
"We have a strong compliance record in Ontario and remain fully committed to the highest standards of integrity and player protection," said Scott Vanderwel, PointsBet Canada Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to presenting our case at the Tribunal."
Further updates will be provided as the matter progresses.