Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or escape problems. This site is aimed at a Canadian audience, and we encourage all visitors to gamble responsibly and to seek help if gambling becomes a problem.

18+ only

In Canada, gambling is restricted to adults. You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your province or territory) to gamble. We do not target minors, and our content is intended for adults who are legally permitted to gamble in their jurisdiction.

Setting limits

Responsible play means setting limits and sticking to them:

• Decide in advance how much time and money you can afford to spend.
• Never chase losses. Accept that losing is part of gambling.
• Do not gamble when you are upset, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or under financial pressure.
• Balance gambling with other activities. It should not take over your life or relationships.

Signs of problem gambling

Gambling may be a problem if you:

• Spend more money or time than you intended
• Chase losses or borrow money to gamble
• Lie to family or friends about gambling
• Feel stressed, anxious, or guilty about gambling
• Neglect work, study, or relationships because of gambling

If any of this sounds familiar, reach out for help. Support is free and confidential.

Canadian support services

Canada has free, professional services for people affected by gambling. Availability and contact details vary by province and territory:

• ConnexOntario (Ontario) – Problem gambling & mental health, 24/7: 1-888-230-3505 or connexontario.ca
• Gambling Support BC – 1-888-795-6111 or bcresponsiblegambling.ca
• Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling – Links to provincial helplines and resources: responsiblegambling.org
• 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada-wide, 24/7): call or text 988
• Crisis Services Canada – 1-833-456-4566 or crisisservicescanada.ca

Your province or territory may also run gambling help lines and self-exclusion programs. Check your provincial government or health authority website for local services.

Self-exclusion

If you want to stop gambling, you can self-exclude from licensed venues and, in many cases, from online operators. In Canada, provincial self-exclusion programs exist for land-based gambling. For online gambling, many offshore operators offer self-exclusion tools in their responsible gambling sections. We encourage you to use them if you need a break or want to stop.

Our role

This site is an information site. We do not operate gambling services or take bets. We provide this responsible gambling page to point Canadian visitors to help and to promote safer play. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please use the resources above.

Last updated: 2026. If you are in crisis, please contact 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline), Crisis Services Canada (1-833-456-4566), or emergency services (911).