Canada Legalizes Single-Event Sports Betting As Bill C-218 Gets Queen’s Nod
It’s official. Single-event sports betting is legal in Canada. The change comes after Bill C-218 received Royal Assent in the House of Commons on June 29.
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It’s official. Single-event sports betting is legal in Canada. The change comes after Bill C-218 received Royal Assent in the House of Commons on June 29.
Behind the times or fashionably late? Either way, as of Friday, NS can make single event bets. And right before sports betting’s biggest day.
Registering with an online gambling operator in Ontario doesn't require a SIN. But be prepared to tell them about your job.