Live sports betting and odds in Canada

Whether you’re a football fanatic, a hockey devotee, or a tennis aficionado, if you’ve a love of the game, then you know that the outcome of any fixture can pivot out of nowhere. It’s what underdog stories are made of, and it’s why so many of us are loyal to our favorite teams.

But just like the players out there on the pitch or the coach on the sidelines, being able to make important changes on the fly can mean the difference between coming out on top or crashing out – which is where our live betting markets come in!

The best way to manage and monitor any stakes you place, live sports betting in Canada gives you the tools you need to make smarter moves and more informed wagers so that you can maximize your chances of champion-level payout! From the moment the whistle blows to the final whack of the puck, our live odds let you tweak and modify your bets as you go.

So, if you’ve never tried sports betting live before, here’s what you need to know about navigating its markets.

How does live sports betting in Canada work?

As the name implies, live sports betting, or in-play betting lets you place and amend your bets while the game is still happening, meaning you won’t be locked into your initial wager once the match begins.

To put it another way, imagine you’re the head coach for one of Canada’s biggest hockey teams. From out of the blue, you score in rapid succession and take the lead. This could be the perfect opportunity to sub out tired players and adjust your team’s posture to be more defensive.

In-play odds work in pretty much the same way, altering to match moment-to-moment gameplay events and adjusting the odds to reflect what’s happening in front of you – meaning if you want to capitalize on a sudden shift in momentum to increase your potential betting payout, you can.

How to read Canadian in-play betting odds

Although in-play betting odds read in the same way as traditional Canadian odds, the main difference is that they can change and swap as the game goes on. For example, here at Betway, we display all our live odds in Canada in a decimal betting format, with the given number telling you what your payout would be if you put in $1.

So, let’s say that your team starts their next hockey game with odds of 5.00 to win. If they scored within the first minute, these odds could then swap to 4.00. Alternatively, if they were drawing until injury time, and then their opponents score, then these odds could suddenly shoot up to 10.00 or higher!

Basically, the takeaway is that live betting odds can flip and change at any point in a match, and you’ll need to monitor them closely as the game progresses to hop on any spikes or trends you see!

What sports offer in-play odds?

With most sporting games lasting well over the hour mark, if you want to try live betting odds in Canada, then the good news is that we have a huge collection of sports for you to pick from in-play betting markets, including the likes of football, tennis, hockey, and more. Here’s a quick look at the main live sports bet markets you can get started with:

Football

One of our most popular live betting options, the soccer is an excellent first choice if you’re trying our in-play markets with no experience. Be it the number of cards shown or corners taken, the goals landed, and even the number of substitutes, here, you can put a wager down on just about any outcome you can think of.

Best of all, we livestream all of the biggest matches right here on the Betway website, including the likes of the Premier League, Champions League, and the World Cup, meaning you can follow along with all the in-play football action as it unfolds.

Tennis

The home of all the iconic court legends, our tennis in-play markets have a big focus on the four major tournaments of the season, specifically Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open.

But while a tennis match might be settled in the first game, the fluid nature of the sport means that you can bet on plenty of aspects within the match itself, making predictions on a set-by-set basis or even from serve to serve.

Cricket

A multiday affair, live cricket lends itself well to the in-play betting markets, and it’s one of the main reasons why you’ll find such a loyal fan base following it. Because if you know cricket, then you’ll also know that one poor day of play isn’t necessarily the be-all and end-all of a match.

In our markets, the Ashes take center stage, but we also cover countless smaller competitions and worldwide tournaments, letting bettors take advantage of the changing live odds to adapt their strategy as each day of play starts and ends.

Basketball

Fast-paced yet incredibly volatile, basketball’s high-scoring games and numerous on-pitch scuffles make access to in-play action and live basketball betting odds an absolute game-changer for punters.

While we do focus primarily on the major games of the NBA, we keep plenty of windows open for other leagues worldwide, meaning our basketball in-play market can enable you to increase or reduce your betting frames based on how your team is doing per quarter or sooner.

Start your in-play betting journey today

Whether you’re new to online sports betting or a seasoned punter with many a wager under your belt, we’ve made it easy for you to get started with live sports betting in Canada. Simply log in or sign up, verify your account, and then head over to your market of choice.

Then you can watch as your preferred game unfolds, updating and tweaking your bets as play happens!

Can I use the Betway app to place in-play bets

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to place in-play bets through our app. In fact, we’d say it’s the best way to do it! Whether you’re at the big game or down at the local bar, you can stay ahead of the game with the Betway Sports app!

Download it now from the Play Store or the App Store to enjoy live betting, real-time updates, and exclusive offers right at your fingertips. Our in-play marke