Manitoba sports betting: legal sportsbooks and updates in 2025

In this review, we'll explain everything about betting on sports in Manitoba and the gambling legislation in the province. Ice hockey, basketball, and football are among the most popular sports the locals bet on. PlayNow is the only licensed Manitoba sportsbook, while the best offshore options include Qbet, BetOspin, and EmirBet.

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Overview of sports betting in Manitoba

Table of sports betting in Manitoba
⚖️ Sports betting status	Legal
📅 Year of legalization	1985
🏢 Retail market launch date	Not launched
💻 Online market launch date	2013
📱 Sports betting sites	PlayNow
🎰 Retail sportsbooks	Not launched
🚫 Restricted bet types	Amateur events
🎂 Legal betting age	19+
🧾 Tax on winnings	None
🏛️ Regulatory body	Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation (MBLL)
📈 Market size	Around 35 million CA$ annually

Is sports betting legal in Manitoba?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Manitoba for those who reach 19. In 1985, betting on sports was permitted, yet limited to 3+ leg parlays, and single-game wagering was allowed across Canada in 2021. MBLL operates sports betting in the province. British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) runs PlayNow, Manitoba's only licensed betting site. Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) operates Sport Select, a platform accepting offline bets. The choice of betting markets is very modest, though.

Is online sports betting legal in Manitoba?

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Yes, Manitoba online sports betting is legal for anyone who is at least 19 years of age. There’s only one licensed online bookie in the Manitoba province: PlayNow, which is a product of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).

Where can I bet on sports in Manitoba?

If you want to bet on sports in Manitoba, three options are available.

Firstly, you can place a bet online via the PlayNow site run by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.

You can also visit one of 300+ Sport Select retail outlets located all around Manitoba in gas stations, convenience stores, or grocery stores. Sport Select is a product of the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, so make sure to visit the WCLC site and provide your location to find the closest retail point near you.

There are no more licensed Manitoba betting sites, but you can also bet using one of many offshore sportsbooks. Technically, they can’t operate in Canada without the required license, but the locals are not disallowed to make bets there. Please check our list of the top-ranked online betting sites in Canada.

Popular sports to bet on in Manitoba

Our research shows that hockey has a clear first place among the most popular sports to bet on in Manitoba, but that shouldn’t surprise anyone. The Manitobans also place many bets on football, basketball, and soccer, with baseball and Canadian football slightly behind.

Table of popular sports to bet on in Manitoba
Sport	Major league	Number of bettors	% of total bets
Hockey	NHL	≈ 78 000	20%
Basketball	NBA	≈ 60 000	15%
Football	NFL	≈ 58 000	15%
Soccer	UEFA Champions League, MLS	≈ 55 000	14%
Baseball	MLB	≈ 42 000	11%
Canadian football	CFL	≈ 36 000	9%
MMA	UFC	≈ 34 000	7%
Tennis	ATP, WTA	≈ 16 000	3%
Lacrosse	NLL	≈ 15 000	3%
Motorsports	F-1	≈ 7500	1%
Horse racing	-	≈ 7500	1%
Golf	PGA	≈ 7000	1%

Manitoba sports teams to bet on

The province has three big professional sports teams, all based in Winnipeg, the capital and the biggest city of Manitoba. The Jets are fans' favorites thanks to their re-establishment in 2011 and a great playoff run seven years later. The locals also support the Toronto-based Blue Jays and Raptors, the sole Canadian teams in MLB and NBA.

Table of Manitoba sports teams to bet on
Team	Sport	League	Location	% of total bets
Toronto Blue Jays	Baseball	MLB	Toronto, ON	20%
Toronto Raptors	Basketball	NBA	Toronto, ON	21%
Valour FC	Soccer	CPL	Winnipeg, MB	9%
Winnipeg Blue Bombers	Canadian football	CFL	Winnipeg, MB	14%
Winnipeg Jets	Hockey	NHL	Winnipeg, MB	36%

Manitoba sports betting timeline

Summer 2023: PlayNow introduced bets in-play and increased the number of sports available for betting to stay competitive with offshore bookmakers.
Autumn 2021: Soon after Bill C-218 was passed, PlayNow started to accept single-game bets from the Manitobans.
2013: PlayNow begins to work in the province, offering legal online sports betting. Manitoba sports betting is still limited to 3+ leg parlays only.
2013: The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation was created after the amalgamation of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation.
1990: The Western Canada Lottery Corporation introduces the first legal option to bet on sports in Manitoba - an offline platform called Sport Select.
1985: The Criminal Code of Canada is changed to legalize sports betting throughout the country, including Manitoba.

Responsible gambling in Manitoba

The popularity of sports betting is skyrocketing, but it’s essential to understand how to play safely and avoid addiction, which can lead to huge problems. Plenty of responsible gambling resources are available for Manitobans, and here are just some of them.

Know My Limits - The Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) platform provides extensive information on betting basics and responsible gambling to anyone concerned.
Informed Gambling - The MBLL platform offers a self-exclusion chance in case betting is no longer fun. Anyone can ban themselves from gambling at PlayNow or visiting any local casinos for the selected period of up to 3 years.
Problem Gambling - The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba offers free professional counseling services to any local who has gambling-related issues.
Gambling Helpline (1-800-463-5554) - The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation's free 24/7 line offers help and support to anyone suffering from gambling problems.

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