Fitzdares announces impending departure from Ontario market
UK-based operator tells customers in Ontario it will be shuttering operations by midnight on March 31, 2025
Fitzdares has announced to its customers in Ontario that it will cease its operations in the Canadian province after two years.
The UK-based operator sent an email to Ontario-based players informing them that the platform would be shut down by midnight on March 31, 2025.
Players have until that date to withdraw any funds from their account. The minimal withdrawal limit is set at C$5.
Any balances with less than that amount will require the user to deposit C$5 in order to withdraw the whole sum.
Fitzdares said that March 3 will be the last day it will issue bonuses and promotions, with the firm no longer accepting deposits in the market from March 11.
This excludes any $5 transfers needed to make up the withdrawal limit.
A notice on Fitzdares’ Canadian website read: “After serving our customers in Ontario for the past two years we have taken the difficult decision to exit the Ontario market.
“Fitzdares Ontario will be ceasing operations effective midnight on March 31, 2025. Thank you for being a Fitzdares customer and for trusting us with your business.”
An email to customers added: “You will be able to continue to enjoy betting with us until March 31. Full details about our closure can be found on our site. Rest assured that your personal data will be handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
“If you have any questions or require further assistance, our support team is available at canada@fitzdares.com. We sincerely appreciate your time with Fitzdares Ontario and thank you for your support.”
Fitzdares first gained its license for Ontario in March 2022, before entering the market in 2023.
In addition to its online casino platform, the company’s sportsbook platform offers markets across major US sports leagues.
Commenting on the company’s departure, Fitzdares’ Canadian country manager Clive Harris said: “We have loved Ontario and made some great friends, but the cost of doing business was becoming prohibitive.
“We will continue to monitor the competitive and regulatory environment closely, as we gear up for exciting times ahead.”
Back in January, Fitzdares CEO William Woodhams stepped down from his role after seven years with the company.