Sports betting has gone mainstream in Canada with betting lines and picks becoming prominently featured in sports media, and any negative stigma that used to be attached to sports betting having disappeared over the past decade. It’s now the norm for Manitoba residents to place sports wagers online.
If you’re on this page you are probably ready to place a bet. Follow the quick three step guide below to get your bet placed online at one of our top rated betting sites for Manitoba residents. I will touch more on sports betting in Manitoba below.
Bet On Sports From Manitoba – 3 Steps
Follow these three steps to get your bets placed online from anywhere in Manitoba.
Step 1. Join An Online Betting Site
The first thing you need to do is open an account with an online betting site that accepts Manitoba residents.
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All three of these betting sites are popular and trusted across Canada.
SportsInteraction.com is our top rated betting site for Manitoba residents. They are completely focused on the Canadian betting market and this shows through with their Canadian exclusive promotions, deposit options (such as Interac e-Transfer) and top notch customer service.
Click here to visit SportsInteraction.com. Click the ‘Open Account’ link on our landing page and complete the registration form to open your account.
Step 2. Deposit Funds
Next, you will have to deposit the money that you want to bet. Log into your SIA account and click on the ‘Deposit’ button. Select your preferred deposit method (Interac, Visa, MasterCard, etc) and follow the instructions to complete the deposit.
Step 3. Place Your Bets
It’s time to place your bets!
Click ‘Sports’ from the top navigation bar and select the sport, league, and betting type for your wager. Select the odds for the event you want to bet on, enter your wager amount on the Bet Card in the right sidebar and click ‘Place Bet’ to confirm your wager.
That’s it. You should now have a bet placed online. If you had trouble reading the odds you should check out our understanding betting odds page for explanations and examples.
Offline Sports Betting
Manitoba does offer offline sports betting in the form of Sport Select, which is sometimes referred to as Proline in the province.
Sport Select
Sport Select is the umbrella term for all the sports lottery games run by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. You can bet on Sport Select at any WCLC outlet (gas station, convenience store, etc) by filling out a ticket with your bets and paying for it at the cash. You will receive a lottery slip that you can cash for your winnings if your plays hit.
I would not advise anyone to bet with Sport Select in Manitoba. The main reason being that the odds offered are so bad that they could be considered predatory in nature. On a betting line with a 50/50 outcome (an over/under for example) the odds on either side of the bet are 1.80 with Proline. This is compared to the traditional odds of 1.91 on either side of a coin flip, which is what you would receive at an online betting site.
I strongly advise making the jump to betting online through one of the reputable betting sites that accept Manitoba residents listed above, rather than betting with Sport Select.
Manitoba Casinos Sports Betting
There is currently no sports betting allowed at Manitoba casinos.
The casinos in Manitoba offer poker, slots, table games and horse racing, but they cannot take sports wagers.
Manitoba Racetracks
Assiniboia Downs is the prominent and popular horse racing track in Manitoba. It’s located in the Winnipeg suburbs and offers live racing throughout the spring, summer and fall months, while offering simulcast horse betting daily throughout the year.
The Manitoba Derby is the biggest race of the year in the province, usually taking place at the beginning of August.
Manitoba Sports Betting FAQ
Below I will answer a few questions I often get from Manitoba residents looking to bet online.
Can I Bet With Credit Card?
Yes, all of the betting sites we recommend above accept Visa and MasterCard deposits.
Can I Bet With Interac E-Transfer?
Yes, all three of our recommended betting sites listed above accept Interac for both deposits and withdrawals. I find Interac to be the easiest method for Canadians to get money into and out of a betting site. It’s instant, simple, and you don’t get charged for any “cash advance” fees that sometimes come with credit card deposits.
What Pro Sports Teams Play In Manitoba?
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
- Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
Winnipeg is the main city in Manitoba, with over half the provinces population residing in the city. Winnipeg is home to the Blue Bombers of the CFL and the Jets of the NHL. The Jets returning to Winnipeg in 2011 was a huge win for a city that hadn’t had NHL hockey since 1996 (yes it’s technically a different franchise, but they were able to use the same name).