eSports Betting in Canada – What you Need to Know

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There’s no doubting that when it comes to sports betting, eSports have changed the game in recent years. From the likes of the CS:GO Major Championships to The International and the newly formed Overwatch League, major competitive gaming events have attracted tens of millions of viewers worldwide and, with them, a significant new betting market for bookies to cater towards.

While America’s strict gambling laws have prevented many from getting in on the action, Canada’s story isn’t quite the same. In fact, despite having significantly more liberal gambling laws than the US, Canada lacks a Las Vegas-style location, giving it a much smaller global gambling presence than the ‘states.

But what’s the situation with eSports betting in Canada? Join us as we share with you everything you need to know.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Canada?

First of all, it’s important to establish whether online gambling is legal at all in Canada. After all, it’s not in America, and nobody wants to end up on the wrong side of the law.

Well, the good news is that yes, gambling is legal, but for gambling companies looking to set up shop online in Canada, it’s far from a simple task.

Strict permission has to be sought out from regulators, who rarely offer it, which made Canada-based gaming sites a rarity. However, there are no laws which restrict international gambling sites from offering online gambling and gaming services to Canadians. Equally, there are no laws which restrict Canadians from using these websites to place bets or cash out, provided you’re of legal gambling age.

2018-02-10 / Photo: Robert Paul for Blizzard Entertainment

Which Websites Offer eSports Betting?

Although still relatively niche, eSports betting has become a firm fixture on a huge variety of global betting sites, as well as supporting the launches of a wide variety of specialist eSport betting websites.

Websites like CanadaCasino.net have invested countless hours into comparing and rating Canadian casinos and their indispensable list of Canadian casinos should likely be your first port of call since many casinos also include dedicated sports and eSports betting sections. During major tournaments, special betting options will spring up across most of the major betting websites, and many more will add them if you request through social media.

What’s the Legal Gambling Age in Canada?

Gambling in Canada is legal subject to you meeting the minimum required age. This varies from province to province but is either 18 or 19. The various gambling ages are listed below:

  • Alberta: 18

  • British Columbia: 19

  • Manitoba: 18

  • New Brunswick: 19

  • Newfoundland and Labrador: 19

  • Nova Scotia: 19

  • Ontario: 19

  • Prince Edward Island: 19

  • Quebec: 18

  • Saskatchewan: 19

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