Even with the chillier weather enveloping Canada, enthusiasm for the Canadian men's national soccer team is only intensifying, capturing the attention of sports bettors.
Last week, the nation's most significant sports highlight was the team's triumphant 2-1 victory over Mexico during a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match, played amidst biting winds and snow at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, which has playfully been dubbed ‘Iceteca.’
This remarkable win propelled Canada to the top of the World Cup qualifying chart, marking the first time the nation has triumphed over Mexico in World Cup qualifying in 45 years.
According to PROLINE+, which is currently the sole legal platform for sports betting in Ontario since its launch on August 27, soccer has now become the fourth most popular sport for wagering, trailing behind American football, baseball, and basketball.
Hockey is closely following soccer in popularity, shifting positions frequently — just days ago, hockey claimed the fourth spot ahead of soccer, but this ranking is likely to change as we approach the next World Cup qualifying matches.Ontario Sports Betting Sites When it comes to leagues, the English Premier League is leading the betting scene, with Major League Soccer close behind in second place, and the UEFA Champions League rounding out the top three.
EPL Tops in Soccer Betting
Nevertheless, the latest qualifying matches for the national team (Canada vs. Mexico and Canada vs. Costa Rica, also held in Edmonton) turned out to be the most heavily wagered soccer events in November.
In the overall rankings for all soccer matches available this year, those two games ranked fourth and 21st, respectively.
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The Canadian team is scheduled to face Honduras on January 27 in their next matchup.
Traditional Sports Betting Making Its Entrance
The recently passed Bill C-218, which was approved by the Canadian Parliament during the summer, has opened the doors for traditional sports betting in Canada, which permits local wagers on games.
Previously, Canadians were restricted to placing parlay bets exclusively.single-event wagering Anticipation is building as online sports betting markets with private operators are projected to launch in early 2022, possibly not until the second quarter.
The fullOntario online casino Originally, the go-live date set for December was postponed to 2022, as noted on the iGaming Ontario website, operated under the regulatory authority of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, as reported by the Canadian Gaming Association.
Furthermore, in terms of live betting on PROLINE+, basketball has recently taken the lead in popularity over hockey, with around 52% of bets now being placed live during the game compared to 35% for hockey, likely due to more frequent interruptions and the high-scoring nature of basketball.
PROLINE+ Betting Notes
An OLG spokesperson mentioned that for both sports, the ratio of single bets compared to parlay and system bets stands at nearly two to one in favor of single bets.for hockey .
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