The Great Migration: Charting the Shift from PokerStars to FanDuel in Ontario

While the official launch date for Ontario is still broadly listed as "later this year," the breadcrumbs leading to the platform shift have been dropping for months. Here is a timeline of how the transition has unfolded, highlighting the key differences between the US and Canadian rollouts:

• March 13, 2026: The traditional PokerStars Rewards program was officially retired across the board. Unopened reward chests and progress bar totals were converted to cash and deposited directly into player accounts.

• April 1, 2026 (The US Shift): The US market successfully executed its migration, officially launching PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel. This move merged the player pools of Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania into a massive tri-state shared liquidity network.

• May 5, 2026 (The Ontario Preparation): Signifying that the Canadian launch is imminent, PokerStars Casino progressive jackpots were formally removed from the Ontario client, with contributions distributed back to active players.

• Late 2026 (The Expected Ontario Launch): The new integrated platform will go live in Ontario.

• Post-Launch: Once the old client is shut down, all gameplay will cease. Players will be given a specific window (originally noted as 30 days during the US transition) to withdraw any remaining funds from the old platform before a physical check is mailed to their registered address.