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Football Betting in Canada

Football, or soccer, is one of the most popular sports in the world and even though it may not quite have the following in Canada that is has elsewhere, there are still plenty of betting opportunities. Here you can bet on a huge range of leagues and tournaments such as the Canadian Premier League and the US Major League Soccer, as well as the more distant European Leagues, such as the Premier League and La Liga, as well as a huge range of international tournaments.

How to Bet on Football

When it comes down to betting on a football match, there are masses of opportunities and different markets to take advantage of. On a league level, you can bet on which team will win the league, or which will lose and be relegated, as well as other events such as player transfers and manager changes. When it comes to betting on individual matches, you will find masses of betting markets. There are broad markets, such as the Full Time Result and Exact Score, as well as many that focus on smaller aspects of the game. For instance, you can bet on goal scorers, the number of corners, the result at half time, how many fouls there will be, penalties, red/yellow cards, and far more. In short, there is an incredible number of betting markets that give you unprecedented opportunities to win.

In-Play Football Betting

In-Play Football betting gives you the chance to take your enjoyment and involvement with the game to a completely new level. You can react to the action in real-time to place bets and hopefully increase your winnings using your understanding of the game. For instance, if you think a player is looking particularly threatening then you could bet on them to be the next to score. Alternatively, if a player looks close to losing their cool, you could bet on them receiving a red card. There are an amazing number of events you can bet on and you could place a huge number of successful bets by reacting quickly to the action.

Horse Racing Betting in Canada

Horse racing has always been a hugely popular sport to bet on with specific horses and jockeys often building a loyal fan base. There are horse racing tracks across the world, including of course in Canada, and at mr.play Sports you will find betting markets on events taking place both at home and abroad. There is a great variety of markets available on every event, ensuring that the most avid of fans will be able to place exactly the bets that they want to.

How to Bet on Horse Racing

Regardless of what type of horse race you are betting on, there are three common types of bets, Win, Place, and Each-Way. The Win bet is on a horse to win, the Place bet is for the horse to finish in one of the places, and the Each-Way bet covers both of these possibilities. However, there is far more to horse race betting that just these three basic bets. There are four very popular types of horse racing bets that have slightly complicated sounding names but are very easy to understand, Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta and Superfecta. These bets allow you to predict which horses will finish in the top two, three or four places, as well as in what order they will finish. These means that there is a great deal of flexibility built into the bets and they can be combined to cover many different outcomes. By using them all together, you can maximise your winnings and take your horse racing betting to a completely new level.

In-Play Horse Racing Betting

Horse racing is a fast paced sport and the situation on the track can change in seconds. However, this gives you the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the in-play markets. You could notice that a horse is coming up strong and place a quick bet on them to win or conversely, you could get the feeling that the leader is about to tire, and bet on them to fall behind. By responding quickly to the action in front of you, you can maximise your betting opportunities and hopefully your returns as well.

Tennis Betting in Canada

Tennis is a thrilling sport loved by fans around the world. Canadians probably best know the Rogers Cup as well as the National Bank Cup and the ATP Challenger Tour tournaments that happen around the country, and here at mr.play Sports we cover all of them. We also cover all of the world’s major tennis leagues and tournaments, ensuring that tennis fans have plenty of betting opportunities.

How to Bet on Tennis

There are loads of ways that you can bet on Tennis here at mr.play. Each match brings with it a wide range of betting markets, and you can of course bet on entire tournaments rather than individual matches (such as which player will win a Grand Slam event). If you want to bet on a match then you can place basic bets such as Winner Full Time and Set Betting (who will win a set). You can also narrow your focus to individual sets and games, as well as place a variety of special bets. You could bet on the number of sets in a game, if a player will fail to win a game in a set, how many tiebreaks a match may contain, and more. If you carefully explore our betting markets, you will find that they cover many different features of a tennis match and allow you to place bets that take advantage of every moment.

In-Play Tennis Betting

Tennis is a rapid paced sport and this gives rise to plenty of betting opportunities. Using the in-play betting markets you can respond to the action as it unfolds to take advantage of these opportunities. For example, you can bet on the winner of each point in each game as well as the exact scores of games in what is known as “Fast Markets”. At the same time, you can bet on the set winners and score, the chances of tiebreaks, deuces, and more. This means that by combining what you are watching, your feel for the game, and the continually updating markets, you have many more chances to place winning bets.

Ice Hockey Betting in Canada

Ice Hockey is one of the most popular sports in Canada with masses of fans enjoying betting on the NHL as well as Canadian leagues such as the Canadian Hockey League. Here you will find masses of betting markets covering these leagues as well as many others around the world allowing you to enjoy betting action on every single game.

How to Bet on Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey is an action packed sport with loads going on in every minute of the game. The range of betting markets reflects this, giving you the chance to capitalise on many different aspects of the game. Of course, you can start with basic bets such as which team will win, the puck line, the goal spread and how many goals there will be. However, you will find betting markets that offer a far narrower focus. Each of the three periods of an ice hockey game brings with it a huge number of betting possibilities. You can bet on which team will win a period, the scores of each period, if both teams will score, who will be the first or last to score, and more. There is also a category of bet known as Race To, and these are on the first team to reach a specific number of goals (such as race to 3). Part of the fun of watching ice hockey is the aggression inherent within the game and you can bet on the fouls and individual players. In short, you can turn every minute of an ice hockey game into a bet winning opportunity.

In-Play Ice Hockey Betting

n-play betting allows you to respond to events on the ice as they happen. There are masses of in-play betting markets and you will have the chance to take advantage of them in each period of a game. There is an entire category of ‘Next To’ bets, such as next to score, next to foul, and so on, and these are the perfect way to win a bit more as the action is taking place. You can also place longer-term bets based upon how you feel the game will unfold. For instance, if a team starts strong but you think they will tire, then you could bet on the opponents to win the final period. There are loads of in-play betting markets and each one gives you the chance to win.

Handball Betting in Canada

Handball is a hugely exciting sport to watch. It is fast paced, full of action, and keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. As with any action packed sport, this means that there are plenty of opportunities to place bets. Here at mr.play Sports we offer betting markets on handball competitions across the world including in Canada, the US and Europe, ensuring that fans can always bet on the games that interest them.

How to Bet on Handball

When it comes to betting on Handball, there are plenty of options. The first category of bet deals with the outcome of a match. These include markets such as Over/Under Full Time, Spread Full Time, and 1x2 Full Time. They allow fans to bet on how they think a match will end and provide plenty of opportunities to win. However, you can go much further with Handball betting and bet on many more aspects of a game. For instance, you can bet on each half of a match and back a team to lose the first half but then win the match. You can also bet on the number of goals using the Race To bets. These allow you to bet on the number of goals in a specific half or the number of goals over the course of the game. As you explore the handball betting markets, you will discover a huge range of betting options and can then use them to maximise your chances of winning.

Handball In-Play Betting

In-Play betting is the perfect way to make watching Handball matches even more exciting. There are masses of in-play betting markets available, such as Spread, Over/Under, Odd/Even, Team Odd/Even, Double Chance FT, Spread Alternative Points, Win Margin 1st Half, and so on. There are markets that truly come into their own once the action has started, such as Highest Scoring Half, that present great opportunities once you get a feel for how the match is going to unfold. You can also use ‘Next To’ markets, such as next player to score or next team to score, to bring more excitement to every second of the match.

Cricket Betting in Canada

If you are a Canadian cricket fan then the chances are that you enjoy following leagues and matches around the world. That is why at mr.play Sports, we bring you betting markets covering all of them, ranging from the UK to Asia to Australia and more, including Test series, One Day Internationals, Twenty20 and more. The sport has plenty of betting opportunities and all fans are bound to find the markets they need.

How to Bet on Cricket

As with many sports, betting on Cricket can be extremely simple or you can exploit the different betting markets to put together some truly complex bets. The most basic bet is on who will win a match; however, you can actually bet on every aspect of a cricket match from who will win the toss onwards. There are masses of Cricket betting markets for fans to take advantage on. You can bet on individual players, who will be the top bowler or batsman for each team, you can bet on how wickets will be taken, the number of rounds scored, the fall of the first wicket and far more. In fact, you will find that the range of markets allow you to take advantage of every single ball in every over. Whether you are betting on the team to score more runs in the first six overs, the winner match sixes, or anything else, cricket provides endless betting opportunities.

In-Play Cricket Betting

By using the in-play Cricket betting markets, you can respond to each ball of an over and place bets according to how you see the match progressing. It allows you to make more accurate predictions when using betting markets such as Runs Off the Next Delivery, the Next Over, the Next 25 Overs, the Next 30 Overs and the Innings Total. You can also bet on the wicket falling in the over, the next two overs, and more. You will also find markets allowing you to bet on the Next Man Out, whether it will be bowled out, LBW, caught out, run out, stumped, and so on. In other words, cricket in-play betting markets an exciting way to give yourself more chances to win.

American Football Betting in Canada

If you are looking to bet on American Football games then you are in the right place as here at mr.play Sports we bring you all the betting markets that you could possibly need. We of course cover the Canadian Football League (CFL) as well as other major leagues such as the NFL and NCAAF. There is a wide range of markets on each game and we are confident we offer some of the most competitive odds around.

How to Bet on American Football

As with most sports, there are two distinct categories of American Football betting market. The first is the simplest and deals with the overall result of a game. This includes markets such as Winner Full Time, Point Spread and Over/Under. The second category is bets on narrower periods within the game or other aspects of a game and this is where the betting can become truly interesting. It is possible to bet on the quarters and halves of the game, such as the spread in a quarter or the winner of a particular half. You will also be able to bet on individual players and elements of their play such as Interceptions, Receiving Yards, Rushing Yards, Passing TDs, Passing Yards, and more. Many games will offer special markets such as both teams to score in a particular quarter, the first team to score to win the game, a team’s total TDs, the time of the first score and more. In other words, by exploring the markets carefully, you will find a huge range of betting possibilities.

In-Play American Football Betting

Using in-play betting while watching American Football only makes the sport more exciting. As you see the action unfolding on the field, you can react to it to try to win more money. For instance, if a player looks particularly threatening you could bet on them to be the next to score, or you could simply bet on the method of the next score, touchdown or field goal. You can bet on the result of individual quarters and halves, and far more. The odds update as the game evolves and by keeping a careful eye on them, you could spot some fantastic betting opportunities.

Golf Betting in Canada

Golf is loved around the world and Canada is certainly no exception to this with plenty of tournaments happening at courses across the country. Here at mr.play Sports you will find betting markets on a huge range of golfing events taking place in Canada, the United States, and further afield, such as in the United Kingdom. There are plenty of betting markets available and many opportunities to win.

How to Bet on Golf

There are an amazing number of different betting markets available for golf that allow fans to bet on many different aspects of the game. Of course, it is possible to bet on the outright winner of an event, but there betting opportunities go far beyond this. You can bet on each round of an event, for instance which player will win specific round. You can also bet on individual events occurring within the round, such as a hole in one. It is also possible to back players to finish in the top 5, 10 or 20, so you can be far more imaginative with your betting than simply picking a winner. For example, you could win on a player to win a round but then fall behind and finish in the top 10. There is also a type of bet that is found in very few other sports, matchups. You can pick two players and bet on how they will perform relative to one another during a tournament.

In-Play Golf Betting

A major advantaged offered by golf is the relatively slow pace the game is played at compared to many other sports. This means that when it comes to in-play betting, you have plenty of time to consider your bets before placing them. You will find that you can make use of a huge number of betting markets once an event has begun, allowing you to react to how players are performing to try to place winning bets. The odds will be updated on a continual basis, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for any exciting opportunities.

Greyhound Racing Betting in Canada

While there may not be professional greyhound racing in Canada, this doesn’t mean that you can’t bet on professional races taking place elsewhere in the world and here at mr.play Sports, we bring you many greyhound racing betting opportunities. We cover professional races taking place at a wide range of tracks and each race brings numerous betting markets for you to enjoy.

How to Bet on Greyhound Racing

Betting on Greyhound Racing is very simple and you can get started in no time. There are three basic types of bet, you can bet on a dog to Win a race, to Place, or cover both possibilities with an Each-Way bet. While these are simple bets, they allow you to cover a range of different outcomes and take very little getting used to. However, there are a number of additional types of bet available and these cover even more options. You can make use of Forecasts and Tricasts bets to bet on two or three dogs to finish in first, second or third place, either in a particular order or regardless of order. This gives you great flexibility in covering the different possible outcomes of a race and by making use of a combination of the different types of bet, you can cover many different eventualities and try to maximise your winnings.

Greyhound Racing Betting Markets

There are greyhound races taking place across the world on a very regular basis and we do our best to bring you betting markets on as many of them as possible. Some of the world’s most famous tracks are located in the US, the UK and Australia, and more often than not, you will find betting markets for races at these tracks available here at mr.play. For instance, within the UK you will find markets on tracks including Belle Vue, Newcastle, Sheffield, Swindon, Sunderland, Peterborough, Perry Barr, Yarmouth, and far more. Our odds are highly competitive and give you the chance to win a bit more for your money, even when betting on the favourites.

MMA Betting in Canada

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is continually growing in popularity with masses of people enjoying UFC and Bellator fights. The fights are only made more exciting with betting action and each bout brings with it a huge number of betting possibilities. From overall fight winner to betting on aspects of specific rounds, the MMA betting opportunities are massive.

How to Bet on MMA

When you go to place a bet on an MMA fight the most obvious type of bet is on who will win using what is called a moneyline bet. However, as you delve into the betting markets you will discover that there are many more betting opportunities to take advantage of in order to try to win as much as possible from each fight. If before a fight begins you think that you have a pretty good idea of how many rounds it will last, you can use the Over/Under betting market. For instance, if you think a fighter has great stamina then you could bet on the fight to have many rounds and for that fighter to win in the end. You can also bet on how a fight is decided, through knockout, technical knockout, submission or the judges’ decision. If you enjoy watching entire fight nights then you could place combination bets on a number of the matches, the more outcomes you bet on the greater the potential winnings will be.

In-Play MMA Betting

MMA fighting is fast paced and full of action and you can increase the action on your end using the in-play betting markets. For example, if you are watching and you decide that the underdog looks set to win the fight, then you can use the in-play betting markets to bet on them to do so. Similarly, if you think the fight looks set to be far closer than expected then you can place an in-play bet on how many rounds there will be, what round the fight will end in, and by what method it will be won.

Motor Racing Betting in Canada

If you are a fan of motorsports, be it local events or major competitions such as F1, NASCAR, Rallying, Superbikes, then you will find plenty of betting opportunities here at mr.play Sports. By their very nature, motor sports are packed full of action and each race brings with it a huge range of betting possibilities for you to take advantage of.

How to Bet on Motor Racing

When you examine the betting markets offered on a motor race, you will quickly realise that there are far more betting possibilities than betting on a winner. For instance, you can often bet on individual drivers to finish in the top three, six or ten, thereby increasing the chances of your bet winning. There are in fact many more betting markets available and they will vary a bit depending on the motor sport you are betting on. For example, F1 offers masses of betting markets starting with betting on drivers in their practice runs, then betting on qualifying times, the qualifying teams, and the qualifying margin. When it comes to the race itself, you will find markets covering laps times, podium positions, margins, grid positions, individual drivers, pit stops, retirements, tire changes, and far more. Thanks to this range of markets, you can turn every lap of every event into a bet winning opportunity.

Motor Racing Betting Markets

Each motor racing event brings with it a huge range of betting markets and we do our best to offer markets on as wide a range of events as possible. There are many different forms of Motor Racing, such as Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, Superbikes, Rallying, and more. We know that true fans of the sports will follow it around the world and bet on every single race. That is why we offer betting markets on all of these events and more, such as British Superbikes, Moto 2, Moto 3, World Superbikes Championship, and Supercars. Thanks to this, no matter what race interests you, there is a great chance that you will find betting markets available.

Live Betting in Canada

No matter what kind of sport you enjoy, whether it is Ice Hockey, Soccer, American Football, Basketball, Motor Sports, or anything else, you can make watching it even more exciting with live betting. Live betting gives you the chance to use your knowledge of the sport and reaction to the action as it happens to place bets on continually updating markets that give even more chances to win.

How to use Live Betting

Live Betting is very straightforward, regardless of which type of sport you are betting on. In the in-play betting section of the sportsbook, you can find a list of all the events that are currently taking place. You can then view all the markets associated with that event and you will be able to see the odds as they update in real time. You can also view live updates from an event, such as which team has possession, any fouls that are committed, goals scored, and so on. You can then place your live bets just as you would regular bets. Choose the market you are interested in, enter how much you want to bet and place the bet. The whole process takes just seconds, allowing you to react quickly to what is going on in the sport and make the most of the situation to try to win more bets.

The Live Betting markets are updated as the action unfolds. This means that you can use your knowledge combined with what you are watching to capitalise on the match as it happens. As a result, watching your favourite sports becomes even more exciting, and you have more chances to place a winning bet than ever before.

Live Betting Markets

There are many different types of live betting markets and of course, the specific ones will depend on the sport in question. However, there is a category of betting markets that is unique to live betting, the ‘Next To’ markets. These are exactly what they sound like, betting on the next thing to happen in an event. It could be the next team to score, the next player to foul, the next driver to pit stop, the next player to break serve, and so on. It opens up an entire new world of betting possibilities that isn’t possible with pre-event markets. It is exactly this type of market that allows you to use your understanding of the sport and intuition to try to place more winning bets.