Welcome to HowToBet.ca, your Canadian guide to betting on sports online. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your understanding, we cover everything you need to know about wagering online from Canada.
If you live in Canada and have any of the following questions about sports betting, HowToBet.ca is here to help:
- How do I start betting on sports online from Canada?
- Which online sportsbooks should I sign up to as a Canadian resident?
- Do you have a beginners guide to betting on sports online, with some getting started articles?
- Do you have betting guides for current events with step by step guides to placing bets?
Recommended Sportsbooks
I only recommend sportsbooks that I actually use and trust. The following are currently the best options for Canadians looking to bet online.
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All three sportsbooks above accept players from across Canada and are licensed by iGaming Ontario and Alberta iGaming Corporation to operate in the regulated Ontario and Alberta gaming markets, while also serving the rest of Canada.
Latest Articles
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Betting in Canada
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You can see all of our recent articles in the “News” section of our site. We add guides on how to bet on upcoming high profile sporting events regularly, so check there if you don’t see the event you’re looking for above.
Sports We Cover
HowToBet.ca has dedicated betting guides for all of the major sports available to Canadian bettors. Each guide explains how betting works for that sport, the bet types you’ll encounter, and tips to help you get started.
Betting Guides
New to sports betting? Our Betting Guide covers everything you need to get started, from understanding the basics to managing your money responsibly.
- Reading odds: Our guide to reading sports betting odds is the best place to start. Understanding odds is the foundation of everything else.
- Bet types: Learn how parlays, round robins, each-way bets, and other popular wager types work before you place them.
- Bankroll management: Our bankroll management guide covers how to bet responsibly and make your money last.
- Betting in your province: We have guides for betting in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Why HowToBet.ca?
- Canadian focus: Every recommendation on this site is tailored specifically to Canadian bettors and Canadian-legal sportsbooks.
- Honest recommendations: We are not owned or operated by any sportsbook. We earn a commission when you sign up through our links, but every sportsbook we recommend is one we have vetted based on our own experience.
- Established in 2017: We have been helping Canadians bet online since before sports betting went mainstream in Canada.
- Licensed sportsbooks only: Every sportsbook we recommend is licensed by iGaming Ontario and Alberta iGaming Corporation, or operates legally for Canadian players outside of Ontario and Alberta.
About HowToBet.ca
We launched HowToBet.ca in 2017 to act as a “how to guide” to help Canadians navigate online sports betting. Sports wagering has become a mainstream part of Canadian culture, and our goal is to make sure new bettors have everything they need to get started on the right foot. Check out our About Us page for more on what we are all about.