It is time again for the annual Groundhog Day weather forecasting tradition in Canada and NorthStar Gaming has a surprise in store for its players.
The Ontario-based gaming brand has recently announced that it will accept online wagers on its NorthStar Bets on the outcome of the groundhog appearance which will appear before fans.
NorthStar Bets is an Ontario-based casino and sports betting gaming platform which offers bettors a uniquely localized premium user experience. Its sportsbook vertical comes with real-time news, stats, analysis, and scores directly in the wagering environment, and it is complemented by a plethora of the most popular iGaming titles from the industry.
- Betting on the Prediction
Groundhog Day is the most prominent weather forecast event in South Bruce Peninsula, as the groundhog is set to make its annual appearance in the early morning of February 2, 2023. According to the legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow while coming out of the burrow, there should be six more weeks of winter. But if it cannot find its shadow, it means early spring.
Now for the first time in Ontario, NorthStar Bets is allowing bettors to place their wagers on Wiarton’s groundhog and its weather forecast prediction. Currently, the platform offers starting odds of an early spring of -110, meanwhile, the prediction for six more weeks of winter comes at +110 odds. Meanwhile, the local Wiarton forecast predicts precipitation, cool temperatures, and cloudy skies.
Rod Black, Brand Ambassador for NorthStar Bets commented that he is more than excited to head to the town of Wiarton to witness the Groundhog Day tradition and provide reports and other on-site content for the gaming platform. He added that the ceremony is a special occasion for many Canadians who will now be able to wager on the outcome of the forecast.
But in order to be able to wager on the Groundhog Day event, Ontarians must first register for an account on NorthStar Bets. Once they set up an account or already have a functional one, they can place their prediction on casinositehotcom, or download the official app on the App Store and Play Store. More information on the platform can be found on the company’s official website.
It should be mentioned that NorthStar Bets is part of the regulated online gaming market of Ontario. The iGaming platform made its entry into the sector in May 2022, which is a month after the official debut of the open market. The betting firm offers specifically designed content for local audiences as well as some of the leading sports betting verticals and plenty of online casino options.
Then later in 2022, the Ontario-based operator announced a lucrative partnership with Genius Sports and appointed it as its official data partner. As part of the agreement, Genius Sports’ PreMatch, LiveData and LiveTrading solutions were incorporated into the platform and now provide players with real-time feeds and pin-point pricing across thousands of markets.