Where to Bet in Ontario? My Favorite Betting Sites Per Sport and Event
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Sports betting is bigger than ever in Ontario, with numerous legal betting sites in Ontario that you can trust. For players this opens up great options, but too many choices can lead to paralysis. Here's my quick rundown of where to bet in Ontario on the most popular sports.
Top Betting Sites For The Top 10 Sports In Ontario Reviewed
If sports betting is your thing, be it MMA, MLB, NHL, or CFL, I've put a list of the best Ontario sportsbooks. All my recommendations are AGCO licensed and regulated, ensuring a safe and legal sports betting experience in Ontario. Just remember to apply responsible gambling practices and use the RG tools that are provided.
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Where To Bet On MMA - Wagering on the Roughest Sport
Not for the squeamish, MMA has seen some very rough injuries over the years. But there's no denying the excitement it offers and the main events pit top fighters against each other in highly anticipated bouts. Betting on MMA in Ontario always has plenty of action for title markets and the top Canadian right now is Frederik Dupras. You can place bets on him and plenty of other fighters at Sports Interaction or BetMGM.
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Where to Bet on Kentucky Derby in Ontario - Sport's Most Dramatic Two Minutes
You can watch "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" once a year at Churchill Downs in Louisville. It's just one and a quarter miles for the three year thoroughbreds at the USA's most popular horse race. Both Bet365 and BetVictor are great places for horse racing betting in Ontario.
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Where to Bet On Horse Racing in Ontario - The King's Plate and More
Rivalry and 888 Casino are both top choices for betting on horse racing in Ontario. The King's Plate is the biggest event in Canadian horse racing and the oldest continuous competition in North America (being founded in 1860). It's a highlight of the Ontario calendar, and is hosted at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto every August. A Woodbine regular and Ontario jockey was Emma-Jayne Wilson, with purses earned exceeding $83m.
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Where to Bet on Elections & Politics - Democratic Delights and Disasters
Betway and PowerPlay are among two of the many AGCO licensed sportsbooks offering political betting in Ontario. They have politics as an extra 'sporting' category, and I can tell you it offers some great opportunities. Barack Obama was once 50 to 1 for the presidency, and Mark Carney's 2025 victory would never have been expected in 2024.
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Where to Bet on eSports - The New and Popular Betting Market
Playing video games for money was once every schoolboy's dream, but now it's a reality with some big money competitions and plenty of Ontario esports betting opportunities. You can bet on notable events at sites like PointsBet and Pinnacle, and competitions include The International (Dota 2's annual competition with prize pools up to US$40m) and the League of Legends World Championship. Luminosity Gaming is based in Toronto and competes in over 10 different gaming categories.
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Where to Bet on NFL in Ontario - Enjoy Weekly Odds at DraftKings
With as much revenue (2024) as the NBA and EPL combined, the NFL is the world's top dog. While you can bet on it pretty much anywhere, two of the top sportsbooks for Ontario NFL betting are Bet99 and DraftKings. The second Sunday in February plays host to the Super Bowl, and is the highlight of the American sporting calendar. There's no team in Canada, although discussions have taken place, and many Canadians support New York's Buffalo Bills.
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Where to Bet on NFL in Ontario - FanDuel Offers Great Bets
Hockey is Canada's national sport, and gave the country its greatest sporting icon in Ontario's Wayne Gretzky. Naturally, the NHL is huge for spectators in Canada with the mid-year Stanley Cup Final the pinnacle of the sport. Ontario's represented by the Toronto Maple Leafs (who have 13 Stanley Cups to their name, but the last was in the 1960s). TonyBet and FanDuel are top sportsbooks for NHL betting in Ontario, the latter offering not just game markets but extras like Calder Trophy betting.
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Where to Bet on CFL in Ontario - Huge Array of Markets at LeoVegas
Ontario players can enjoy CFL betting at Caesars, or LeoVegas, the latter offering over a hundred markets a game. The Canadian Football League's high point is the Grey Cup, contested by the winners of the East/West divisional playoffs. Every year it's one of the country's most watched sporting events, making it a popular betting market. Bettors in Ontario often keenly follow the exploits of the Toronto Argonauts.
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Where to Bet on MLB Baseball in Ontario - ProLine+ Offers Dozens of Markets
The OLG's ProLine+ site and app are a top pick for MLB betting in Ontario, as is BetVictor which holds an AGCO license. The MLB has teams mostly from the USA and one from Canada, but that didn't stop the Toronto Blue Jays winning back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. I'm not sure I see them returning to that glory soon, but there's plenty of opportunity to back them (or bet for others).
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Where to Bet on NBA Basketball in Ontario - Ideal for High Speed In-Play Betting
The NBA is the world's top flight basketball league and perfect for fans of fast-paced sporting action. This always makes it a good pick for players who like to bet live, as the action unfolds. A great option for NBA betting in Ontario is Casumo (Betano's another good place for basketball wagers). The ultimate winner is determined by the NBA Finals, which sees the Eastern and Western Conference champions compete in a best-of-seven series. The only NBA team not based in the USA is in Ontario and it's the Toronto Raptors.
Top Sports, Events, and Betting Sites for Ontario Players
Here's a quick overview of the top sports, major events, Ontario teams or sports professionals, and recommended Ontario sportsbooks and gambling sites to bet at in 2025.
Tips on How to Get The Most Out Of Your Sports Betting in Ontario
- Make bets that suit your personality and sporting interest. Whether it's live betting or slower paced Ontario sports betting markets, it's essential that the betting style fits what you're looking for.
- Personally, I tend to avoid in-play betting (too stressful), but for others, this can be a great way to either hedge bets or make new ones.
- Title (and political) betting is much slower paced and can allow players to set up positions where whatever happens a profit is achieved, if you're lucky/wise.
- Before signing up at a site, check the odds for the specific sport(s) you're into and compare them to others. If you're interested in F1 betting and the Canadian Grand Prix be sure to check which sites have what you want. Most sites have highly similar odds, but a small change over a long time really adds up. You should always compare the odds at legal Ontario betting sites before placing your wager.
- You wouldn't say no to a 10% pay rise, so don't say no to odds of 2.1 rather than 2 for a bet.
- Responsible gambling tools are something you should take advantage of when registering for an account. These enable players to set up limits for depositing, betting, and losses, and links to third parties. Use the responsible gambling tools offered at Ontario's betting apps to prevent gambling harm.
- Always remember the golden rule: only bet what you can afford to lose.
