Gambling is one of the world’s oldest pastimes and is not likely to go away anytime soon. The global online gaming industry has experienced an unprecedented boom in the past few years and In this list we can find a lot of options of where to play. The Great White North has not been left behind in this fascination with online gaming. Online gambling is legal in Quebec, so Canadian gamblers are welcome at international and Canadian online casinos.
According to Statistics Canada, 64.5% of Canadians over age 15 said they gambled in the past year, amounting to around 18.9 million people. Looking at Quebec specifically, 69.1% of Quebecers admitted to gambling in the past year. It is not unreasonable to think that Montreal, as a city, would reflect the state and national average in terms of the number of people gambling.
Demographics
There is about and an equal number of male and female gamblers out there, with men slightly ahead at 56%. Most gamblers are in the 30 to 50-year-old age bracket and, for obvious reasons, come from reasonably affluent households. Older gamblers stick to old-fashioned favorites such as bingo and sports betting, whilst younger players tend to enjoy the speed of slots.
Sports Betting in Montreal
Canada is ranked eighth in the world for gambling expenditure, with over $4 billion on international online gambling sites, specifically sportsbook bets.
Quebecers are passionate sports fans, and Montreal residents are every bit as avid. Canadians bet often on sporting sites that you’ll find online that every Montreal resident supports and most likely bets on. The most popular games that the Canadians like to wager their bets on:
- Ice hockey
- Basketball
- Football
- Esports
Analysing the bets on mainstream sports takes the lion’s share of the outlay. Niche sports such as motor racing and esports are gaining in popularity too. However, ice hockey is still in the lead as the most popular sport to bet on.
Online Casinos
The percentage of Montreal residents accessing online casinos matches the national and provincial averages. With so many options now available online, men are still more likely to gamble at online casinos than women, with slots being the most popular online games.
Final Thoughts
Montreal residents are no different than other Canadians who enjoy gambling. With the number of online and land-based sites available, their craving is catered to by many different sources. Furthermore, more men like to gamble than women, choosing games like hockey, basketball, and football
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