Manitoba Sports Betting

Since going live in August 2021, Manitoba has not made any moves toward allowing additional sportsbooks to enter its market, which is only led by PlayNow.

The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation, which oversees gaming in Manitoba, has partnered with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation so they could launch PlayNow in Manitoba. It is expected that Manitoba may open its market if its neighbor British Columbia does so at some point in the future. 

Manitoba Sports Betting Timeline

August 2021:

• On Aug. 27, legal single-game sports betting across Canada is available in person and PlayNow, Manitoba’s only online gaming site.

2013:

• Game Sharks Gaming Centre, Winnipeg’s first and only gaming centre in downtown opens.
• PlayNow.com launches and offers live sports betting, live poker, casino games and lottery games. The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation partnered to launch the first gaming site in Manitoba.
• The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation formed under the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act and the Manitoba Liquor and Gaming Control Act.

1993:

• The Manitoba Lotteries Foundation (MLF) becomes the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation (MLC) as a government-owned entity, commonly known as a Crown corporation.

1989:

• Sport Select sports wagering is launched, allowing Manitobans to place their wagers at retail locations across the province.

How to Start Betting in Manitoba

While Manitobans have limited options, they are finally able to participate in online single-game sports wagering through PlayNow, which was officially launched on August 27th, 2021. Additionally, players can choose to submit wagers in person via Sport Select at any WCLC video lottery terminal location.  

Select a sportsbook

At this time, Manitobans are able to use PlayNow sportsbook to place single-game wagers online, as it is the only legalized sportsbook in Manitoba.

Register online

• Visit playnow.com and click on “sign up” on the top right corner of the site.
• Enter your personal information, such as your name, home address, date of birth, email address, and phone number.
• Choose your welcome bonus on the left-hand side of the registration page.
• Create a strong password.
• Create two security questions.
• Your account has been registered and you are now able to bet!

Deposit funds

Funding an account can be done in a matter of minutes. Sportsbooks accept several payment methods.

Choose your bet types

With the arrival of single-game sports betting in Canada, local options will continually become more accessible to bettors. There are a variety of bet types from single to multi-game sports betting.

• Point Spreads. Spread betting is a bet on the margin of victory in a game. Point Spreads
• Moneylines. Moneyline betting is when you pick the winner of the game or event. Moneylines
• Totals. A total, also known as an over/under, is a bet on the number of points both teams will combine to score in a game. Totals
• Player Props. A prop bet, short for a proposition, wager that is not directly tied to the final score or outcome. Props Bets

Pro Sports Teams

There are two provincial professional sports teams to bet on in Manitoba, which are the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Although Manitoba has limited sports betting options, bettors will be able to bet on most of their favorite teams in and outside of MB on PlayNow. 

NHL Betting in Manitoba

 Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets' franchise first existed between 1972-1996 before becoming the Atlanta Thrashers in 1999. That didn't last too long, however, as financial and ownership issues put an end to the Thrashers' franchise in 2011 which led the franchise to transition back to Winnipeg. 

Jets Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet on hockey in Manitoba:

• How to Bet on Hockey Guide

CFL Betting in Manitoba

 Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are one of three community-owned CFL teams, currently looking to win their 12th Grey Cup after their most recent 2019 championship.