NorthStar Gaming has appointed Corey Goodman as permanent CEO as the Canadian operator restructures its finance and compliance functions while working to restore its outstanding financial reporting.
Goodman had served as interim CEO since December 2025, when Michael Moskowitz left his positions as CEO and Board chair. A NorthStar Gaming co-founder, Goodman previously held responsibility for corporate development and legal affairs.
His permanent appointment comes after a series of reporting issues that resulted in regulatory action against the operator. The Ontario Securities Commission issued a failure-to-file cease trade order in May after NorthStar Gaming did not submit its audited 2025 annual statements and associated disclosures by the required deadline.
The order followed earlier delays affecting its 2024 reporting. In May 2026, former auditor KPMG withdrew its audit report covering the 2023 and 2024 financial statements, meaning investors could no longer rely on that report.
KPMG subsequently resigned after identifying an unresolved issue involving requests for additional information and audit evidence concerning certain systems and controls. Davidson & Company was appointed as successor auditor in July.
Davidson now plans to audit the operator’s financial statements for 2023, 2024 and 2025 concurrently. NorthStar Gaming expects the work to be completed later in 2026.
The operator has also appointed Ben Powell as interim CFO following the resignation of Chin Dhushenthen. Powell has worked for NorthStar Gaming since its inception and has supported its financing, capital-raising and financial planning activities. Dhushenthen will remain as an adviser while the audits are completed.
NorthStar Gaming has engaged an additional accountant on a consultancy basis and appointed Krisztina Kalla as VP of Compliance.
NorthStar Gaming Chair, Dean MacDonald, said: “Corey has brought focus and discipline to the Company at a pivotal time.”
The changes are taking place as NorthStar Gaming competes in Ontario’s regulated online casino and sports betting market. The operator runs NorthStar Bets under an agreement with iGaming Ontario, while Playtech provides its technology platform and remains its largest shareholder.
Ontario generated CA$2.9bn (US$2.10bn) in gaming revenue during the 2024/25 fiscal year, representing 32% year-on-year growth.
NorthStar Gaming previously reported Q3 2025 revenue of CA$6.9m and warned that its projected liquidity could require refinancing during 2026.
Ontario’s regulated market recorded CA$82.7bn in wagers during the 2024/25 fiscal year, with online casino accounting for 84% of the total
