Responsible Gambling

Gambling is a form of entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. You must be of legal age and located in the applicable province to gamble with registered online operators.

Know the signs of problem gambling

• Spending more time or money than you intended
• Chasing losses or gambling to win back money
• Borrowing money or selling things to gamble
• Gambling affecting your work, studies, relationships, or mood
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or hiding your gambling from others

Tools that registered operators must offer

• Deposit, loss, and time limits you set yourself
• Reality checks and session reminders
• Cooling-off periods to take a short break
• Self-exclusion to block access for a set period

In Ontario, you can self-exclude from registered iGaming Ontario operators. Operators are required to provide these player-protection tools as a condition of their registration.

Where to get support

• ConnexOntario — 1-866-531-2600 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Responsible Gambling Council — responsiblegambling.org
• If you or someone else is in crisis, contact local emergency services.

This page is general information, not medical, legal, or financial advice. If gambling is causing harm, please reach out to one of the free services above.