British Columbia Sportsbooks

Range of Responsible Gambling Tools: Stake Sportsbook provides deposit limits, reality checks, self-exclusion options, and access to external responsible gambling support.

Variety of Payment Methods: Supports traditional (credit/debit cards, bank transfers) and cryptocurrency transactions.

Live Betting and Market Variety: Offers in-play betting and multiple betting markets across major leagues.

Account Verification Process: Requires identity verification to comply with regulations and ensure user security.

No Federal or Provincial Regulation in Canada: Stake is not licensed by any provincial gambling authority in Canada. It operates under an offshore Curacao license.

Potential for High-Risk Gambling with Cryptocurrency: Transactions in cryptocurrency can lead to faster deposits and withdrawals, which may contribute to riskier gambling behavior.

Withdrawal Processing Time Varies: Depending on the method used, withdrawals can range from instant to up to 7 days.

Not Yet Available in Ontario: Stake Sportsbook is not yet available in Ontario.

No Mobile Betting Apps: Stake Sportsbook does not have an iOS or an Android app and is only available on desktop or via mobile browser.

Availability: LeoVegas is available in all 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada.

Competitive Odds: LeoVegas has competitive odds and numerous markets on a range of sports.

Dedicated Responsible Gambling Site: Although tough to find, LeoVegas provides a dedicated website for responsible gambling.

Wagering Requirements: LeoVegas Welcome Bonus has very high wagering requirements for new bettors.

Responsible Gambling Hard to Find: LeoVegas makes finding responsible gambling content hard to find including limiting tools.

Margin (Vig) on certain markets can reach upwards of 10%, which is very high comparable to other sportsbooks.