Sports betting is legal in Canada, and each province has the authority to regulate and license sportsbooks within its jurisdiction. In August 2021, the federal government amended the Criminal Code to allow provinces to legalize and regulate single-game sports betting, which was previously prohibited. Prior to this change, only parlay betting on multiple games was permitted through provincial lottery corporations. Since the law change, several provinces have launched legal online sportsbooks and retail betting options. Ontario was the first to open a competitive online sports betting market in April 2022, licensing private operators like BetMGM, Caesars, and FanDuel. Other provinces like Alberta and Quebec have also introduced regulated online sports betting platforms.