Legal single-event sports betting is coming to Canada. Post-haste.
After a decade of attempts, on Aug. 27, 2002, bill C-218 took effect. The bill legalizes single-event sports betting at the federal level and allows the provinces to regulate and control regional markets.
Legalized sports betting in Canada can generate billions of dollars in revenue and hundreds of millions in taxes and fees annually. PlayCanada took a deep dive into the possibilities for Canada’s new sports betting market, and we’re sharing our findings with you ahead of the launch.
In our analysis, we consider the history of Canadian sports betting and offer an overview of the legal changes. We also look at how the provinces may regulate within their boundaries and speculate who the major players will be. And, of course, we look at the financial numbers and dive into the potential of the Canada sports betting market.
With many unknowns still in play, painting a clear picture of what’s to come is near impossible. But, early signs indicate it’s pretty big.
Find out exactly how big by reading our Canadian legal sports betting white paper.
Have questions about the white paper or want to talk to the authors? Contact [email protected].