On April 4, the Canadian province of Ontario fully legalized online sports betting by approving 13 sportsbook apps to offer a full range of Ontario sports betting options. Previously, sports betting was limited to parlays only.
Among the 13 sportsbooks approved to operate by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario (iGO) are Caesars Ontario, PointsBet Canada, BetMGM Ontario, BetRivers, bet365, Sports Interaction, and Unibet.
Other sportsbooks are likely to announce their sports betting welcome offers, which is a great way for new customers to get started at any given sportsbook. Check out our complete breakdown of the top online sportsbook promotions in Ontario below.
Tennessee sports betting apps are alive and well, too. They also have bonus offers for new customers.
What Are Sportsbook Welcome Offers?
Sportsbook welcome offers are primarily a marketing tactic that sportsbooks use to attract new customers and stay competitive in the open market. To an outsider, any sort of bonus bet or bonus money may seem like a scam, but that’s not the case. Of course, there are terms and conditions associated with individual sportsbook welcome offers but nevertheless, the offers are real and can be trusted.
More often than not, a welcome offer will need to be claimed during the account creation process by entering some sort of coupon code or by clicking a specific link to automatically receive an offer upon the completion of the sign-up process. Additionally, welcome offers most often come in the form of a bonus bet or additional money added to your first deposit amount.
Ontario Sports Betting Welcome Offer Roundup
Below we’ve highlighted some of the best welcome offers from the top Ontario sportsbooks.
BetMGM Ontario
BetMGM is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, which is a premier gaming brand that made its name via its Las Vegas casinos and hotels. BetMGM is a mobile sportsbook app that has a welcome offer to new players in Ontario.
Players must simply sign-up and confirm that they are at least 19 years old. The minimum deposit amount at BetMGM is only $10.
Caesars Ontario
Like its counterpart BetMGM, the Caesars brand was also made famous by its success in Las Vegas, Nev., where the company owns and operates several casino hotels and sportsbooks.
The Caesars sportsbook app was recently approved in Ontario and as such the sportsbook is providing new players with a special promotion upon registering an account. Check the site for more details and to begin the sign-up process.
BetRivers Ontario
Another trustworthy and reliable mobile sportsbook app that recently debuted in Ontario is the BetRivers sportsbook app. Owned and operated by Rush Street Interactive, BetRivers offers comprehensive betting options and odds across all major sports.
Check the BetRivers Sportsbook site for more details as the sportsbook is running a special welcome offer for all new players.
PointsBet Ontario
PointsBet Ontario is owned by an Australian-based brand (PointsBet) and has rapidly grown to become one of the best online sportsbooks since its inception in 2017.
PointsBet is different from other Ontario sportsbooks as it requires a $5 minimum deposit but like its competitors, they are offering a new player welcome offer on its site.
bet365 Ontario
While it isn’t as big in the United States, bet365 is still a well-known, trustworthy sportsbook brand that Ontario residents should consider.
bet365 is a UK-based company that recently was approved to launch its mobile app in Ontario. A welcome offer is available by signing up for a new account.
