Sports betting in Manitoba is run provincially through PlayNow, the government-affiliated website owned by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Rather than compete against each other like in Ontario’s open market, Manitoba’s regulated betting options are limited, providing bettors with an easier-going but less wide-open betting experience. PlayNow expanded into Manitoba through partnership deals and currently remains the only regulated online sportsbook in Manitoba.
Manitoba was quick to adopt single-game wagering, but there still isn’t as much competition between operators, promotions, or market pricing. That’s why many Manitoba sports bettors patronize the provincial website as well as Canadian online sportsbooks, which allow Manitoba residents to bet with more expansive menus, better odds, and enhanced wagering options.







