Betting on sports has become mainstream in Canada over the past several years. It’s not common for popular sports shows to discuss betting lines and picks, and we’re also seeing many more sports betting related commercials on traditional media. Sports betting is becoming more engrained in Canadian culture, and this is also true in Edmonton, where locals enjoy some betting action as much as anywhere else in the country.
If you’ve navigated to this page, you’re probably ready to place some bets, so let’s get right to it:
Bet On Sports From Edmonton – 3 Step Guide
Complete these three steps to start betting on sports online from anywhere in Edmonton.
Step 1. Join An Online Betting Site
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All three of our recommended betting sites are safe, secure and trusted sportsbook that are popular among Canadian bettors.
SportsInteraction.com is our top rated betting site for Edmonton residents. I will be using SIA for all examples in this guide.
Sports Interaction is located on the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory near Montreal, so they are a betting site that is licensed, regulated and headquartered in Canada. SIA is entirely focused on the Canadian betting market and shit shows through in their customer service, bet offerings, deposit/withdrawal options and promotions. SIA is planning to serve the Canadian betting market long term.
Click here to visit SportsInteraction.com. Click the ‘Open Account’ button and complete the sign up form to open your account.
Step 2. Deposit
The next step is to deposit the funds that you want to wager with into your betting account. Log into your Sports Interaction account and click on the ‘Deposit’ button. Choose your preferred deposit method (Visa, MasterCard, Interac, etc.) and follow the instructions to complete your deposit via your chosen method.
Step 3. Place Your Bets
You’re ready to place your bets.
- Click ‘Sports’ from the top navigation bar.
- Use the left sidebar to select the sport/league/event you want to bet on.
- Click on the odds of the bet you want to make to add the wager to your Bet Card.
- Enter your risk amount on the Bet Card.
- If you’re happy with the risk and payout, click ‘Place Bet’ to make the wager.
Ready to bet? Click here to visit SportsInteraction.com.
Sports Betting in Edmonton – FAQ
If you’re still here and haven’t gone to place your bets, maybe it’s because you have some more questions related to sports betting in Edmonton. Below I will answer some of the more common questions I receive from Edmonton residents.
What are your thoughts on local bookies in Edmonton?
I would advise against using local bookies in Edmonton. It is not legal to run an unregulated sports betting operation from within Canada, so the local bookie would be breaking the law by taking your bets.
I suggest using one of the betting sites that we’ve outlined above.
Can I place bets with my credit card?
Yes, each of our recommended betting sites allow deposits via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).
Some sites (Bet365) will allow withdrawals via credit back to your card, but others (SIA and Betway) require you to cash out your winnings through other methods such as Interac, bank wire or check through the mail.
Can I fund my betting account with Interac?
Yes, two of the three betting sites we recommend above allows both deposits and withdrawals via Interac (SportsInteraction.com and Betway.com).
I personally use Interac for the majority of my sports betting transactions. It’s as easy as emailing money to a friend.
What professional sports teams play out of Edmonton?
Edmonton is home to a wide variety of professional sports teams. The Edmonton Oilers of the NHL are the most popular team in the city with two of the best players in the NHL, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, making the Oilers perennial contenders for the Stanley Cup.
- Edmonton Oilers (Hockey – NHL)
- Edmonton Elks (Football – CFL)
- Edmonton Stingers (Basketball – CEBL)
You can bet on any of these Edmonton teams at any of our recommended betting sites listed above.