Manitoba sports betting: legal sportsbooks and updates in 2026

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.

Recommended Manitoba sports betting sites 2026

Found: 104 Bookmakers

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Our best-rated MB betting sites

We picked the top five Manitoba bookmakers so you can bet on hockey, football, and other popular sports, access wide markets, and join live betting action from anywhere in the province.

Tooniebet

Tooniebet is a relatively new bookmaker that’s available across Canada, including Ontario, where it’s licensed by the AGCO. Hockey bettors will be thrilled to have access to over 20 leagues in 16 different countries. They include the ECHL, NCAA, PWHL, and KHL. With margins for primary NHL betting markets generally ranging between 4.17% and 4.65%, the odds present New Brunswickers with a lot of value.
- Advantages
- Available across Canada, even in Ontario
- Extensive selection of betting statistics
- Low NHL odds margins
- Weekly reloads up to CAD 750
- Lots of boosted odds every day
- Limitations
- No live streaming
- Withdrawals take 24 to 48 hours to process
- Tough bonus conditions
Opabet

Opabet is the best NB bookmaker for betting on NFL football, especially if you’re into player props. Passing yards, rushing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and tackles are just a few options. Make sure to check out the pro tips in each game menu to help you make the most informed decisions, and enjoy the low 4.80% margins on NFL moneylines. By the way, Opabet also covers NCAAF, CFL, and UFL.
- Advantages
- Accepts cryptocurrency and CAD
- 4.8% margins on NFL moneylines
- Solid range of bonuses, including reloads, free bets, bet insurance, odds boosts, early payout, and wager-free cashback
- Sports bets earn VIP rewards
- 12 CAD payment options available
- Limitations
- No live streaming
- Withdrawals can take up to 3 days to process
- Many Trustpilot user reviews complain of long withdrawal delays
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22bet

22bet was named the Best Sportsbook at the 2025 SiGMA Awards. It was also SiGMA’s Best Sportsbook Casino in 2024. This success is largely due to the bookie’s competitive odds on 40 sports and competitions. It’s a great site for niche sports, like Gaelic football, curling, boat racing, and even bare-knuckle boxing. A welcome bonus up to CAD 180, weekly reloads, cashback, and free bets populate the promotions page. We suggest downloading and using the 22bet app to earn up to CAD 356 in monthly bonuses.
- Advantages
- 40 sports and competitions on the menu
- Withdrawals processed 0 to 24 hours
- Get a monthly bonus for using the 22Bet app
- Low ($1) minimum deposit and withdrawal limits
- You can sell your bets
- Limitations
- No live live streaming
- Challenging bonus wagering requirements
- No telephone or VoIP support
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Dailyspins

Dailyspins Sportsbook has established itself as a top NBA betting site. A typical NBA pre-match betting menu presents you with upward of 200 options, including a deep selection of secondary markets and player props. If you prefer wagering moneylines, then you’ll appreciate the low 4.80 moneylines and the sub-5% totals and spreads.
- Advantages
- Sub-5% margins on NBA moneylines, spreads, and totals
- No-risk bet welcome offer is very player-friendly
- Lots of Combo Boost offers
- Withdrawals processed within 24 hours
- Limitations
- Only live streams some eSports
- No Bet Builder feature
- Multiple player complaints related to cumbersome verification process and delayed withdrawals
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BigClash

BigClash has the most consistent odds across major North American sports. When you wager on primary markets for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, the odds margins almost always hover around the 5% mark or lower. This is the very definition of competitive odds. The promotions page is riddled with accumulator boosts, early payout offers, cashback bonuses, weekly reloads, and risk-free Bet Builder bets. This allows punters to add to their account balances every day.
- Advantages
- 5% margins on primary markets for major North American sports
- Supports crypto and the Canadian dollar
- Strong variety of bonus types
- Player-friendly welcome bonus T&Cs - (6X rollover)
- Limitations
- No live streaming
- BigClash does not process withdrawals on weekends
- Low monthly withdrawal limits - $10,500 for non- VIP members
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Top 5 Manitoba betting apps

Having one of our top sports betting apps means that you have a bookmaker at your fingertips wherever you go. We have identified the following as the best options for Manitoba bettors.

Sportsbook	Download size	iOS rating	Google Play rating
bet365	50.2 MB	4.7	4.7
Betway	31.1 MB	4.5	4.4
William Hill	232.1 MB	4.7	4.3
BetVictor	471.5 MB	4.7	2.8
888sport	109.5 MB	4.4	4.4

Latest Manitoba betting news

Manitoba court bans Bodog from taking bets from Manitobans
Manitoba Liquor Lotteries warns of online betting scams
PlayNow’s revenues continue to grow despite increased competition from foreign operators
PlayNow is still the only licensed bookmaker operating on Manitoba soil

How we review Manitoba online sportsbooks

If you are wondering how our experts rate and review online bookmakers, here is an overview of the process.

Our experts commence the process by registering and depositing funds. This allows us to verify the ease and convenience of these procedures.
We assess all aspects of the site, including the odds, betting markets, bonuses, available payment options, and special features. This reveals a lot about the overall experience.
We place live and pre-match bets. We also trigger features, like odds boosts, cashout, live streaming, and bet builder, to ensure they work as advertised. We then withdraw funds using the same method we used to deposit. This allows us to verify the advertised payout times as well as overall ease.
We analyze the data from each bookie to assign a rating based on our in-house formula. We then compare each site’s score to determine our rankings.

Manitoba betting bonuses

The best Manitoba online sportsbooks offer a variety of bonuses to new and existing customers. Here’s a look at the types of offers you’ll have access to at our top bookmakers.

Welcome bonus

A welcome bonus is a special offer that’s only available to new players who open a new account and make a minimum deposit within the prescribed period of time. Most sportsbook welcome bonuses come as bonus cash, free bets, or risk-free bets. These offers provide a prime opportunity to increase your account balance right away.
Free bets

A free bet is a real money wager in which the stake amount is paid for by the bookmaker. Even though you’re not risking any of your own money, you’ll still win real money if the bet wins. Payouts for free bets typically only include the win amount. The free bet stake amount is excluded.
Match deposit bonus

When you claim a match deposit bonus, the bookmaker will match a percentage of your deposit amount. If you claim a 100% match deposit bonus up to $1,000, and then deposit $1,000, you’ll receive $1,000 in bonus cash on top of your deposit amount. Simply complete the wagering requirements and any other TCs to withdraw your bonus windfall.
Risk-free bet

A risk-free bet is a promotional wager in which your stake is refunded if the bet loses. So, if your $50 risk-free bet on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers falls flat, you’ll get your $50 back. While some bookies credit the refund as real withdrawable cash, others disburse it as bonus cash or a free bet, meaning the refund may be subject to wagering requirements.
No-deposit bonus

No-deposit bonuses normally come in the form of bonus cash or free bets. The best thing about no-deposit bonuses is that you can win real money without having to make a deposit or otherwise risk your own cash. It’s on the house. Not all bookmakers offer these gems, but the ones that do typically credit the no-deposit bonus to your account as soon as you sign up.
Reload bonus

Reload bonuses are very similar to welcome bonuses in terms of what you get. The main difference is that reload bonuses are available to anyone who has previously deposited funds. The best sites offer daily reloads, weekly reloads, and monthly reloads, allowing you to earn added value with every deposit you make.

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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