Bodog Blocks Access to Manitoba Following Court Order

Well-known offshore gambling site Bodog has stopped accepting players from Manitoba. The site’s “.eu” domain now lists the province as restricted, along with Quebec and Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia was added to Bodog’s restricted list in September last year, making Manitoba the latest province where access has been blocked.

Good to know

• Manitoba is now the third Canadian province where Bodog has restricted access.
• The move follows a court injunction sought by Manitoba’s lottery authority.
• Quebec and Nova Scotia are also on Bodog’s restricted list.

The decision to cut off access in Manitoba comes shortly after a provincial court ordered the gambling operator to stop offering services and advertising to people in the province. The injunction was secured by Manitoba’s lottery and gaming corporation on behalf of the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC). The coalition is made up of government-run lotteries from nearly every province except Alberta and Ontario.

By forcing Bodog to pull out, the court action represents a clear pushback against offshore gambling sites that continue to operate in the Canadian market. Bodog, based in Antigua and Barbuda, has been one of the more visible international operators targeting Canadian players despite regulatory concerns.

For the CLC and other government-run gambling entities, Bodog’s retreat is seen as a win. The removal also mirrors actions taken in the U.S., where states have moved to shut down offshore access to Bovada, a related gambling brand.

The updated restrictions signal a growing trend in enforcement as provinces seek to maintain control over gambling within their own borders and push back against platforms that bypass local regulations.

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