Winnipeg is the central hub of Manitoba with over half of the population of the province, and all of the professional sports goodness.  The Winnipeg Jets returning to the city in 2011 was huge for the sports landscape with the Jets joining the Blue Bombers of the CFL as the two main professional sports teams in the city.  Valour FC also joined the Canadian Premier League in 2018 and has built a strong fan base in the city.

The sports betting landscape in Winnipeg is actually one of the best in the country.  I wouldn’t waste your time with WCLC’s Sport Select, which has very poor odds compared to online betting sites.  Winnipeg residents also have the option to bet through any of the top private online betting sites for Canadians.

Top Sports Betting Sites for Winnipeg Residents

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Our top rated sportsbook, SportsInteraction.com, also takes bets on races held at the Assiniboia Downs race track in the city, which is huge bonus for those horse racing fans in Winnipeg.

Offline Sports Betting in Winnipeg

Offline sports betting in Winnipeg is available, but it’s run by the WCLC (Western Canada Lottery Corporation).  You have your Sport Select options, as well as Pools and Futures, but they all have very poor odds when compared to any of our recommended betting sites outlined above.

I want to make sure I stress how bad Sport Select betting is for Winnipeg residents.  The odds are far worse than those offered at online betting sites, with parlays often paying out half as much as the exact same parlay bet through one of our recommended betting sites.  I strongly advise Winnipeg residents who bet through Sport Select to make the transition to betting online.

Land Based Casino Sportsbooks Near Winnipeg

The McPhillips Station Casino and the Club Regent Casino are both right in downtown Winnipeg, but unfortunately neither of these casinos accept sports bets in any form.

That said, they are off-track betting locations for Assiniboia Downs racetrack, which I get into more below.

Assiniboia Down Racetrack

Winnipeg is home to Assiniboia Downs racetrack located at 3975 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg.  Assiniboia Downs has live racing at Mondays, Tuesdays, and most Wednesdays throughout the racing season.  You can bet on these races, as well as others from around the world at the track.

You can also bet on Assiniboia Downs races through SportsInteraction.com, our top rated sportsbook.

Major Sports Teams in Winnipeg

• Valour FC – CPL
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers – CFL
• Winnipeg Jets – NHL