Age
The minimum age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Do not register if you are younger. Ontario residents should use iGaming Ontario-licensed sites; this site does not cover Ontario's regulated market.
Before you play
- Set a deposit limit you can lose without touching rent, food or bills.
- Set a session timer and take breaks.
- Do not play when stressed, tired or drinking.
- Do not chase losses. A slot has no memory.
- Use cooling-off and self-exclusion tools if you need them, and do not try to get around them.
Warning signs
- Spending more than you planned.
- Borrowing to play.
- Hiding gambling from people close to you.
- Playing to escape stress.
- Feeling restless when you cut down.
Help lines
Canada has no single national gambling helpline. These provincial services were confirmed against public directories at the time of writing; numbers can change, so check the service's website.
- Ontario: ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600
- British Columbia: Gambling Support BC, 1-888-795-6111
- Alberta: 1-866-332-2322
- Quebec: Jeu : aide et référence, 1-800-461-0140
For other provinces, the Responsible Gambling Council lists services at responsiblegambling.org. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Responsible gambling questions
Are limits permanent?
Tightening is usually immediate; loosening often takes a cooling-off period.
Is help confidential?
Yes, the lines above are free and confidential.
Can family members call?
Yes, helplines also support family.
What is 988?
Canada's suicide crisis line, by call or text.
How do I self-exclude?
Use the casino's account tools or a provincial program.
