FanDuel's Offering of DFS Contests in Ontario Coming to an End

FanDuel’s Daily Fantasy Sports contests won’t be available to Ontario residents as of Friday, April 1, which is just ahead of the launch of legalized sports betting in the province on April 4, 2022.

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FanDuel released the following on their website.

“Due to a change in government regulations, FanDuel will not be able to offer paid or free daily fantasy contests in the province of Ontario starting on April 1.

Ontario residents can participate in daily fantasy contests while physically located in other provinces and within US states where fantasy is permitted. Additionally, Ontario residents will be able to utilize the FanDuel Sportsbook and Casino products launching in Ontario beginning April 4th.

All entries submitted prior to April 1st will run as normal and any winnings are fully eligible for withdrawal. Any tickets and Championship League entries won or entered on or prior to April 1st will also run as normal.”

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It’s an interesting development for daily fantasy sports in Ontario, and DFS enthusiasts should also expect to receive similar news from other companies providing daily fantasy contests in short order.

This DFS development definitely has a feel of taking one step forward with legalized sports betting just a week away in Ontario, but two steps back considering now fantasy sports aren’t permitted. 

After all, DFS was just ruled constitutional in New York State last week.

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