Northwest Territories Sports Betting 2023

How we rate sportsbooks in the Northwest Territories

Learn how we rate sportsbooks

Bonuses and Promotions

Larger rewards and offers do not always translate to a better betting experience.

Banking and Payout Speed

Our team only recommends sportsbooks that process withdrawals and deposits quickly and efficiently.

Key Features

We look for sportsbooks that offer live streaming, early cash out and in-play wagering in their overall betting interface.

 

Security and Trust

We value regulatory transparency and accountability with regard to licences and security features.

Customer Support

Clear, concise, and quick communication with real representatives should be standard at most betting sites.

The legal situation in the Northwest Territories

Persons aged 19 years of age and older can legally wager on sports in the Northwest Territories. There aren’t any laws preventing residents of the Northwest Territories from betting online at offshore sportsbooks.

However, barring a major overhaul of Canada's sports betting legislation, it's unlikely Northwesters see names like FanDuel Ontario, DraftKings, and BetRivers Ontario apply for online gaming licences. These sportsbooks do not operate in the grey market.

Breaking the ice: sports betting in the Northwest Territories

NWT & Nunavut Lotteries, in conjunction with WCLC, oversees all gambling activities in the Northwest Territories. Sport Select is the only game in town, and the platform has offered single-game betting since Nov. 1, 2021. Betting options include Pro•Line (moneyline) bets, point spreads, Over/Unders (totals), props, and futures. 

Residents can select their bets online but must visit an authorized retailer to complete their purchases. The new single-game option is a welcome addition, but Sport Select still does not stack up well compared to the offerings available at the top offshore sportsbooks operating in the Northwest Territories.

The sportsbooks highlighted earlier offer less restrictive betting, more events, and loads of markets. They also have better odds and will often reward bettors with bonuses and special promos. Registration is straightforward, and bettors can be up and running within minutes.

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Sports teams in the Northwest Territories

Hockey is the undisputed king of the north when it comes to participation and betting. It is common for fans here to follow the local action taking place south of the territory, as NWT counts British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan as its neighbours.

Hockey takes precedence in the province with allegiances seemingly split between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Halifax Mooseheads count local NHL superstar Nathan MacKinnon as an alum, while the Cape Breton Eagles are the province’s other team playing in the QMJHL.

Online sportsbooks help to serve this market through coverage of the NHL, NBA, NFL, and CFL. Our betting site reviews reveal more about which sites to register with, each backed by the Covers BetSmart System™.

NHL

Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers

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CFL

BC Lions

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NBA

Toronto Raptors

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NFL

Dallas Cowboys

Denver Broncos

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MLB

Toronto Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners

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Horse racing in the Northwest Territories

While there aren’t any horse racing tracks in the Northwest Territories, bettors have been known to like the races. Horse racing is one of the top sports available at most sportsbooks and it makes for an exciting session. Bettors can access a rich schedule from races held all over the world.

Responsible gaming in the Northwest Territories

AGLC provides policies, regulations, program tools, and resources that educate and inform Albertans on responsible gambling. The agency operates ‘GameSense,’ an online portal designed to provide recommendations to bettors and resources for how to gamble responsibly. If you feel you might benefit from speaking to someone, you have several options. The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent non-profit organization focused on the prevention of problem gambling in Canada and globally for more than 35 years. Check it out for the latest facts, tools, and helpful services.

Provincial betting guides

With more than 25 years of excellence within the sports betting industry, Covers continues to provide Canadians with independent sportsbook reviews.

Whether you are looking for the best NFL sportsbook or the best site for live NHL betting, Covers has vetted the best places to bet online in Northwest Territories. Canada is a big place, but we’ve gone local and assembled a list of the best online sports betting sites near you.

All of Canada

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Québec (en français)

Saskatchewan

Yukon