Set a budget before you play, only gamble what you can afford to lose, and take breaks. If it stops being fun, help is free and confidential.
Provincial Helplines
| Province | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 |
| Alberta | Alberta Gambling Helpline (AHS) | 1-866-332-2322 |
| British Columbia | BC Responsible Gambling / GameSense | 1-888-795-6111 |
| Quebec | Jeu : aide et référence | 1-800-461-0140 |
| National | ResponsibleGambling.ca | responsiblegambling.ca |
Tools That Help
- Deposit & loss limits — cap what you can add or lose per day, week or month.
- Time-outs — lock yourself out for 24 hours to several weeks.
- Self-exclusion — Ontario's BetGuard covers all registered operators; Alberta's AGLC program (selfexclusion.ca) covers PlayAlberta and land-based casinos; GameSense supports BC and Alberta.
- Blocking software — Gamban and the free BetBlocker cover offshore casinos the provincial tools cannot.
Warning Signs
Chasing losses, borrowing to gamble, hiding play, or gambling to cope with stress are signs to pause. 19+ (18+ in AB/MB/QC). Please play responsibly.