AGCO Hits FanDuel Canada with $350K Fine
Posted on: January 8, 2026, 02:44h.
Last updated on: January 8, 2026, 02:47h.
- FanDuel Canada ordered to pay $350K after suspicious betting and match fixing investigation by AGCO
- Czech Table Tennis Star Series under the microscope over alleged match-fixing activity
- FanDuel Canada has 15 days to appeal the AGCO decision
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is slapping a $350,000 on FanDuel Canada, saying the licensed operator in Ontario failed to identify and report suspicious betting and match-fixing activity around Czech Table Tennis Star Series matches in 2024, events with known integrity concerns.
According to a statement issued today by AGCO, following a review, the registrar determined that between Oct. 23 to Nov. 30, 2024, FanDuel accepted 144 bets from three Ontario player accounts on the table tennis series, matches where there were multiple match-fixing red flags.
Suspicious Betting Activity
The AGCO says that despite the warning signs FanDuel didn’t meet its obligations outlined in Standard 4.32 of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming requiring that “Operators establish controls to identify unusual or suspicious betting activity and report such activity to an Independent Integrity Monitor.”
Because the operator didn’t identify then report the suspicious activity, betting on those matches went on unimpeded for several weeks. Once an operator identifies suspicious activity they are required to report it to Independent Integrity Monitors (IIMs) which then shares the information across networks of regulated igaming operators to detect related activity on other platforms. The information is also reported to sports leagues and sports governing bodies so they can look into possible integrity breaches involving matches and athletes within their ranks.
According to the AGCO, suspicious activity that should have prompted action by FanDuel includes sudden shifts in betting behaviour and betting lines on matches involving two specific athletes. AGCO also spotlighted a concentration of bets on athletes losing their matches, an implausible and near-perfect win rate, and clear signs of synchronized betting activity across the accounts involved in the suspicious betting activity.
Canadian Gaming: Sports Integrity
Th AGCO added there had also been warnings from the industry about betting integrity concerns about this particular event beforehand, that apparently in this case went unheeded.
Standard 1.13 “requires Operators engage with the Registrar in a transparent way, which includes reporting any incident or matter that may affect the integrity or public confidence in gaming in accordance with the established notification matrix.”
The AGCO said FanDuel failed to meet that standard as well.
FanDuel Canada Issues Statement
In an era of heightened scrutiny on sports integrity, igaming operators must be vigilant and proactive in detecting suspicious betting activity and taking appropriate steps to protect their patrons,” said Dr. Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, AGCO. “We will continue to hold all regulated operators accountable to these standards. Protecting fair play is essential to maintaining public trust.”
A spokesperson from FanDuel Canada, in a written statement issued to Casino.org, seemed to suggest the operator doesn’t agree with the AGCO’s ruling.
“FanDuel has developed an industry leading sports integrity monitoring program that pairs advanced technology and real-time monitoring with an experienced and dedicated risk and trading team to identify and investigate suspicious activity in conjunction with leagues, independent integrity monitoring groups, regulatory bodies and law enforcement,” the spokesperson said.
Option to Appeal
“As an operator that prides itself on the trust we have built with our stakeholders, we do not feel that this action accurately reflects the commitment and investment we have consistently demonstrated regarding protecting the industry, our customers, and the integrity of sport. We also are concerned it could discourage the industry from engaging in best efforts to identify, investigate, and report on irregular activity.
“Our integrity monitoring program enabled us to be the only operator to proactively identify, investigate and report this suspicious activity to integrity monitors. FanDuel then proactively reported this activity to the AGCO.
“While we are disappointed with the decision made by the AGCO to issue this fine, we are unwavering in our commitment to working with them to identifying areas of integrity concerns and protect sports from those who seek to undermine fair competition and the games we love.”
FanDuel Canada has 15 days to appeal the AGCO’s action to the Licence Appeal Tribunal. We asked FanDuel Canada if they intend to appeal but have yet to hear back.
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