Sportsbetting without right to work

[superhero1117]

Hi. I'm currently on a study permit without the right to work and I was wondering if I'm allowed to bet on sports.

 

[forevermore76]

Hi. I'm currently on a study permit without the right to work and I was wondering if I'm allowed to bet on sports.

There's no law restricting you from gambling and windfall income from gambling related activities are tax free. The real question - is this the right thing to do given a student on limited income as is.

 

[foodie69]

Hi. I'm currently on a study permit without the right to work and I was wondering if I'm allowed to bet on sports.

Concentrate on your studies and don't waste your parents money

 

[Keshtkarm]

I came across this older discussion and wanted to add that I’ve never seen anyone get in trouble for casual betting as long as it’s just personal gambling and not running a business. The key issue seems to be whether it counts as “work,” which it usually doesn’t. Has anyone here ever been asked about betting or gambling by IRCC during an application or interview?

 

[lilwayno]

I came across this older discussion and wanted to add that I’ve never seen anyone get in trouble for casual betting as long as it’s just personal gambling and not running a business. The key issue seems to be whether it counts as “work,” which it usually doesn’t. Has anyone here ever been asked about betting or gambling by IRCC during an application or interview? I can play myself from time to time of course, but it's just for fun. I play from my phone so I go to UnionSlots and look for some game with a high rating. What you need, if you want a reliable and proven game.

I’ve never been asked about casual betting by IRCC. From what I’ve seen, they focus on employment, not personal activities!