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Responsible Gambling in Canada

Dennis SmithBy Dennis Smith · Editor-in-Chief Updated Advertising disclosure

Tools to keep gambling under control and free, confidential help across Canada.

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  1. Set limits before you play
  2. Age rules by province
  3. Free, confidential help
  4. Self-exclusion

Set limits before you play

Decide on a deposit amount and a time limit before you open a casino account, and use the deposit, loss and session limits in the account settings. Gambling should be paid for from money you can afford to lose, never from savings or credit.

Age rules by province

The legal gambling age is 19 in most of Canada and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.

Free, confidential help

  • ConnexOntarioMental health, addiction and problem gambling help for Ontario, 24/7
    1-866-531-2600
  • Responsible Gambling CouncilCanadian non-profit with tools and support resources
    responsiblegambling.org
  • GameSense (BCLC)Information and advisors for players in British Columbia
    gamesense.com
  • Alberta Health Services Addiction HelplineFree, confidential help for Albertans, 24/7
    1-866-332-2322

Self-exclusion

Regulated sites in Ontario must offer self-exclusion from the account menu, and provincial lottery corporations run their own programmes. Offshore casinos usually offer a cool-off period and permanent account closure through customer support; ask for written confirmation when you close an account.