As of my last update, the licensing and regulation of sports betting sites vary by province in Canada. Here’s a general overview of sports betting sites that are licensed or authorized to operate in each province, excluding Ontario:
- British Columbia (BC):
- PlayNow: PlayNow is the official online gambling site operated by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). It offers a wide range of betting options, including sports betting, casino games, poker, and more.
- Alberta:
- PlayAlberta: PlayAlberta is the official online gambling site operated by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC). It provides sports betting, casino games, and lottery options to residents of Alberta.
- Saskatchewan:
- SaskGaming: SaskGaming is the provincial authority responsible for operating and regulating casinos in Saskatchewan. While it does not currently offer online sports betting, residents may have access to legal sports betting through licensed land-based casinos in the province.
- Manitoba:
- PlayNow: Similar to British Columbia, residents of Manitoba can access PlayNow, the official online gambling site operated by the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation. PlayNow offers sports betting, casino games, poker, and other gaming options.
- Quebec:
- Loto-Québec: Loto-Québec is the government-owned corporation responsible for operating and regulating gambling activities in Quebec. It offers sports betting, casino games, lottery, and other gaming options through platforms such as Mise-o-jeu and Espacejeux.
- New Brunswick:
- Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC): The Atlantic Lottery Corporation operates and regulates gambling activities in the Atlantic provinces, including New Brunswick. ALC offers sports betting, casino games, lottery, and other gaming options through its online platform.
- Nova Scotia:
- Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC): Similar to New Brunswick, residents of Nova Scotia can access sports betting and other gaming options through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s online platform.
- Prince Edward Island (PEI):
- Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC): ALC provides sports betting and other gaming options to residents of Prince Edward Island through its online platform.
- Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC): Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador can access sports betting and other gaming options through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s online platform.
It’s important to note that the availability of sports betting sites and the specific regulations governing online gambling may vary within each province. Additionally, some provinces may allow residents to access licensed sports betting sites operated by other provincial governments through agreements or partnerships. As regulations and licensing agreements are subject to change, it’s recommended to verify the current status of sports betting sites in each province through official provincial gaming authorities.
