NHL Betting by Province
Sports betting regulations vary across Canadian provinces. Find information about legal NHL betting options, licensed operators, and responsible gambling resources in your province.
Nova Scotia
Legal Status
limited
Regulator
Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Important Notes
Nova Scotia residents can bet on NHL games through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation's online platform. Private operators are not currently licensed.
Ontario
Legal Status
legal
Regulator
iGaming Ontario (iGO)
Important Notes
Ontario has a regulated online sports betting market operated by iGaming Ontario. Since April 2022, Ontario residents can legally bet on NHL games through licensed operators.
General Information
Age Requirements
You must be 19+ in most provinces (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec) to participate in sports betting.
Responsible Gambling
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available:
- • ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 or connexontario.ca
- • Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-888-230-3505 or problemgamblinghelpline.ca