Mobile Sports Betting Canada
Ice Hockey is without doubt the most popular sport in the Great White North but Canadians also like to gamble on other popular sports like baseball, soccer, football and lacrosse. Most mobile sportsbooks are licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and operate legally in Canada. Like in the rest of the world, sports betting apps for Android and Apple iOS have grown in popularity throughout Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. You can wager on the Toronto Maple Leafts or Vancouver Canucks from your smartphone or tablet. Watch the Montreal Royals and Quebec Capitables play live on your mobile device or get betting tips for upcoming games in the CFL and the NBA. Here are our recommendations for the best Canadian sports betting apps.
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Canadian Sports
Canadians make up a large chunk of numerous online bookmakers’ customer base so it is no surprise that mobile sports betting is thriving in the North American country.
Whether placing a wager on an NHL match or a game of lacrosse, Canadians are increasingly turning to iPhone sports betting and Android wagering to get their mobile betting fix.
Ice Hockey Mobile Wagering
Ice hockey is the official national sport in Canada and takes up a large share of Canadians’ mobile and online betting activity. Seven Canadian teams take part in the world’s premier ice hockey competition, the NHL, which includes teams from the United States. The Canadian teams in the NHL are Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets.
Basketball Betting Apps
The Americans may have mastered it, but the Canadians invented basketball. Two Canadian teams, the Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors, compete in the NBA, which is also a highly popular league for betting given the number of matches that are played across the regular and post-season.
Football Sports Gambling
Just like in many countries outside of Europe, football is on the rise in Canada, as is the sport’s popularity amongst online bettors who enjoy wagering on their iOS or Android mobile device. Three local teams, Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC feature alongside American clubs in the ever-growing MLS. The sport has also garnered a huge following amongst the female population, with Canada hosting the 2015 Women’s World Cup and its women’s team claiming bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Tennis Apps
Thanks to the rise to prominence of stars such as Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic, tennis has shot to prominence on the Canadian sporting landscape. The Rogers Cup in Toronto serves as a crucial build-up for the US Open each year and counts as a Masters 1000 event on the ATP tour, while on the women’s tour it counts as a WTA Premier 5 event. From head-to-head bets to handicap, set scores and in-play options, Canadians feast on the mobile betting spreads available on tennis.
Other Sports
There are a host of other sports that feature as prominent mobile betting favourites for Canadians. Baseball is one, with the Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s sole team in the MLB, a globally recognised brand. The MLB attracts a lot of betting activity north of the United States thanks to the plethora of matches and betting options available to iPhone and Android sport bettors.
Lacrosse is another, a sport that dates back to the 1850s and is steeped in tradition in Canada. Four Canadian teams, along with five American outfits, make up the National Lacrosse League, the professional box lacrosse (indoor lacrosse) competition in North America.
Cricket is also gradually increasing in popularity – in terms of participation, following and mobile sports betting activity – in Canada. The Canadian national team features in international tournaments, namely the ICC World Cup, though admittedly the team is still considered a minnow.
Canadians also love playing, watching and betting on winter sports. One particularly specific Canadian winter sport is curling, which includes a national championship and Olympic competition that is televised nationally in Canada.
Whether placing a wager on an NHL match or a game of lacrosse, Canadians are increasingly turning to iPhone sports betting and Android wagering to get their mobile betting fix.
Ice Hockey Mobile Wagering
Ice hockey is the official national sport in Canada and takes up a large share of Canadians’ mobile and online betting activity. Seven Canadian teams take part in the world’s premier ice hockey competition, the NHL, which includes teams from the United States. The Canadian teams in the NHL are Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets.
Basketball Betting Apps
The Americans may have mastered it, but the Canadians invented basketball. Two Canadian teams, the Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors, compete in the NBA, which is also a highly popular league for betting given the number of matches that are played across the regular and post-season.
Football Sports Gambling
Just like in many countries outside of Europe, football is on the rise in Canada, as is the sport’s popularity amongst online bettors who enjoy wagering on their iOS or Android mobile device. Three local teams, Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC feature alongside American clubs in the ever-growing MLS. The sport has also garnered a huge following amongst the female population, with Canada hosting the 2015 Women’s World Cup and its women’s team claiming bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Tennis Apps
Thanks to the rise to prominence of stars such as Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic, tennis has shot to prominence on the Canadian sporting landscape. The Rogers Cup in Toronto serves as a crucial build-up for the US Open each year and counts as a Masters 1000 event on the ATP tour, while on the women’s tour it counts as a WTA Premier 5 event. From head-to-head bets to handicap, set scores and in-play options, Canadians feast on the mobile betting spreads available on tennis.
Other Sports
There are a host of other sports that feature as prominent mobile betting favourites for Canadians. Baseball is one, with the Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s sole team in the MLB, a globally recognised brand. The MLB attracts a lot of betting activity north of the United States thanks to the plethora of matches and betting options available to iPhone and Android sport bettors.
Lacrosse is another, a sport that dates back to the 1850s and is steeped in tradition in Canada. Four Canadian teams, along with five American outfits, make up the National Lacrosse League, the professional box lacrosse (indoor lacrosse) competition in North America.
Cricket is also gradually increasing in popularity – in terms of participation, following and mobile sports betting activity – in Canada. The Canadian national team features in international tournaments, namely the ICC World Cup, though admittedly the team is still considered a minnow.
Canadians also love playing, watching and betting on winter sports. One particularly specific Canadian winter sport is curling, which includes a national championship and Olympic competition that is televised nationally in Canada.