Opening-week wagering jumps as Canadian fans return for the new hockey season.
The puck drop on the new hockey season has delivered an immediate lift for Canadian sportsbooks, with opening-week handle up sharply year over year according to operator reports.
Live betting continues to drive the growth. In-period wagering and player props now account for the majority of hockey handle at most books, a share that has risen every season since single-event betting was legalised.
Books have responded with deeper hockey menus than ever: period lines, shot props and same-game parlays are now standard across the major licensed operators.
As always, set a budget before the season starts. The long schedule makes it easy to chase losses across nightly slates.
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