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Single Game Betting Canada

How single-game sports betting became legal in Canada under Bill C-218, what bet types are available, and where to bet legally in 2026.

Updated March 2026 · Interac deposits · 18+/19+

Timeline — How Single-Game Betting Became Legal

1985

Criminal Code amended to allow parlay-only betting via provincial lotteries. Single-game betting remains illegal.

2021

Bill C-218 (Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act) passes Parliament — single-game sports betting legalised in Canada. Royal Assent August 27, 2021.

2022

Ontario launches the first regulated private-operator online sports betting market in Canada (April 4, 2022). AGCO licences private operators under iGaming Ontario.

2026

Alberta expected to launch a regulated open market — iCanBet tracking operator licensing progress.

Single-Game Bet Types Available in Canada

Game Winner (Moneyline): Bet on which team wins a single game. Available for NHL, CFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, soccer, and more.
Point Spread: Bet on the margin of victory. Common in basketball (NBA) and football (NFL/CFL).
Total (Over/Under): Bet on whether the combined score exceeds or falls short of a set number.
Puck Line: Hockey's version of the spread — favourite must win by 2+ goals (-1.5) to cover.
Run Line: Baseball's spread — favourite must win by 2+ runs.
Live In-Play: Single-game bets placed after the game starts. Odds update in real time based on game state.
Same-Game Parlay: Multiple single-game markets combined into one bet — e.g., player props + game winner + total, all from one game.

Single Game Betting Canada — FAQ

Was single-game betting illegal in Canada before 2021?+
Yes. The Criminal Code (s.207) previously restricted provincially-run betting to parlay-style wagers only — requiring at least two events per bet. Bill C-218, passed in 2021, removed this restriction, allowing provinces to authorise single-event sports betting.
Which provinces can I bet on single games in Canada?+
All provinces and territories can offer single-game betting under the amended Criminal Code. Ontario has the most developed regulated market (AGCO / iGaming Ontario). Other provinces offer single-game betting through their provincial lottery corporations (e.g., ProLine+ in Ontario, Sports Select in BC/AB/MB).
What is the difference between single-game betting and parlay betting?+
A single-game bet (moneyline, spread, total) covers one outcome from one game. A parlay combines two or more selections, and all must win for the bet to pay out — but the potential payout is multiplied. Single-game bets have better individual odds accuracy but lower maximum payouts than parlays.
Does 247iBET offer single-game sports betting in Canada?+
247iBET offers full single-game markets for Canadian players, including live in-play betting on NHL, NBA, NFL, and more. Ontario players can access both single-event and multi-event betting.
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