Kahnawake regulator suspends Polar Ventures SDRL's Client Provider Authorization

The Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission suspended the Client Provider Authorization held by Polar Ventures SDRL, effective 29 September 2026, the regulator said in an advisory notice on 6 October 2026.

The Commission, which regulates online gaming from the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake near Montréal, Québec, Canada, said the suspension followed a Show Cause Notice it issued to the company. The notice did not say what the Show Cause Notice alleged. It also did not say how long the suspension will last or what conditions would end it.

Key details

• Company: Polar Ventures SDRL ("Polar").
• Action: suspension of its Client Provider Authorization.
• Effective date: 29 September 2026; the advisory was released on 6 October 2026.
• Legal basis: a Show Cause Notice issued by the Commission.
• Other obligations: the suspension does not remove Polar's duties under the Kahnawake Gaming Law or the Regulations.
• Complaints: the Commission said it will continue to receive or consider complaints about Polar submitted after the effective date.

Why it matters

The suspension took effect seven days before it was made public, so the notice gives a gap between the event and its announcement. The Commission's statement that Polar's other obligations continue, and that complaints will still be considered, means the company stays under its supervision while the authorization is suspended.