Legal Canada sportsbetting is a step closer to becoming a reality after the Canadian Senate passed Bill C-218 which will allow Canadians to wager on single sporting events – following a second reading by the senate on Tuesday May 25th.
Bill C-218 seeks to amend the Candian Criminal Code – to allow bets on single sporting events like football, nba, and hockey games. Legal Canada Sports Betting Bill C-218 Passes After Second Reading, with the exception of horse-racing.
Legal Canada Sports Betting Bill C-218 Passes After Second Reading Legal Canada Sports Betting Bill C-218 Passes After Second ReadingNow that the bill has been referred to the committee, the legislation will be reviewed and if / when approved will receive Royal Assent before being written into Canadian law.
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.