Responsible gambling
Free, confidential gambling support in Canada: helplines, self-exclusion and practical tips.
Gambling can be addictive. Only play with money you can afford to lose, set time and money limits before you start, and reach out early if it stops being fun.
Free, confidential help — Canada
- ConnexOntario (Ontario, 24/7) · 1-866-531-2600 · Text CONNEX to 247247
Source: www.connexontario.ca - British Columbia Problem Gambling Help Line · 1-888-795-6111
Source: responsiblegambling.org - Alberta Problem Gambling Resources Network · 1-866-461-1259
Source: responsiblegambling.org - Québec — Gambling: Help and Referral · 1-800-461-0140
Source: responsiblegambling.org - Responsible Gambling Council — helplines for every province and territory
Source: responsiblegambling.org
Self-exclusion
- BetGuard — iGaming Ontario self-exclusion (19+) · 1-833-776-7171
Opt out of all regulated online gambling sites in Ontario.
Source: responsiblegambling.org
Warning signs
- You play for longer or with more money than planned.
- You try to win back losses.
- You hide your gambling from others.
- You borrow money to gamble.
Contact details last checked on 28 October 2026. 18+