Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be fun — not a way to make money or escape problems. If gambling stops being fun, help is available.
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Free, confidential support is available 24/7 for Canadians.
📞 ConnexOntario
1-866-531-2600
Free, confidential, 24/7. Problem gambling, mental health and addictions.
🌐 Online Resources
iGaming Ontario — Your Rights as an Ontario Player
All iGaming Ontario licensed casinos are regulated by AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario). As an Ontario player, you have legally guaranteed rights:
- Self-exclusion: Exclude yourself from all Ontario licensed casinos through the casino directly or GameSense
- Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits directly on the site
- Session reminders: All Ontario casinos must offer time and spend reminders
- Dispute resolution: If you have a dispute, AGCO provides formal complaints procedures
Age Requirements by Province
- 19+: Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI, Saskatchewan, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut
- 18+: Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba
All licensed casinos verify age before allowing real-money play. You will be required to provide ID documentation.
Problem Gambling Warning Signs
- Spending more money or time gambling than you intend to
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you've lost
- Gambling with money you can't afford to lose (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling from friends or family
- Feeling anxious, stressed or irritable when you can't gamble
- Borrowing money to gamble
Tools to Stay in Control
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Time Limits
Set a time limit before you start. Use your phone's timer or the casino's session reminder feature.
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Budget Limits
Decide your maximum loss before playing. Set deposit limits directly in your casino account.
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Self-Exclusion
Take a break from gambling. Ontario players can self-exclude from all iGaming Ontario sites at once.
Provincial Problem Gambling Resources
| Province | Helpline | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1-866-531-2600 | ConnexOntario |
| British Columbia | 1-888-795-6111 | BC Problem Gambling Helpline |
| Alberta | 1-866-332-2322 | AADAC Gambling Helpline |
| Quebec | 1-800-461-0140 | Gambling: Help and Referral |
| Manitoba | 1-800-463-1554 | Problem Gambling HelpLine |
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