Responsible gambling
Help, tools and support for safer gambling in Canada — limits, self-exclusion and where to find free, confidential help.
Written by Sarah Mitchell
Bonuses & payments editor · Bonus terms, Interac & responsible gambling
Updated: June 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Betting should be entertainment, not a way to make money. If it stops being fun, help is available.
Tools at licensed operators
Regulated sites offer deposit, loss and time limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. In Ontario, these are required under AGCO standards. Set limits before you start, not after.
Know the signs
Chasing losses, betting more than you can afford, or hiding your play are warning signs. The minimum legal age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
Where to get help (Canada)
- Responsible Gambling Council — responsiblegambling.org
- ConnexOntario (Ontario) — 1-866-531-2600, connexontario.ca
- Provincial helplines operate across Canada, free and confidential, 24/7.
19+ (18+ in AB, MB and QC). Gambling can be addictive — please play responsibly. Free, confidential help is available across Canada through ConnexOntario and the Responsible Gambling Council.