Updated 2026-07-23

Responsible Gambling in Canada: Help, Tools & Helplines

Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape stress. If it stops being fun, help is available across Canada — free and confidential.

☎️ Free helplines🛠 Deposit limits & time-outs🚫 Self-exclusion

Reviewed by Nathan Boileau · Fact-checked by Priya Anand · 23 July 2026

Need help now? Call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 (24/7, Ontario) or visit ResponsibleGambling.ca (national). All provinces offer free, confidential support.

Provincial helplines

Province	Resource
National	ResponsibleGambling.ca
Ontario	ConnexOntario — 1-866-531-2600 (24/7)
Alberta	AGLC GameSense · Alberta 211
British Columbia	BC GameSense · BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program 1-888-795-6111
Quebec	Jeu : aide et référence — 1-800-461-0140
Manitoba	Manitoba Addictions Helpline 1-855-662-6605

Tools you can use today

Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly.
Loss and wager limits — set a ceiling on losses or total bets.
Time-outs — take a short break (24 hours to several weeks).
Reality checks — on-screen reminders of time and spend.
Self-exclusion — block your own access for a longer period. See self-exclusion.

Signs to watch for

Chasing losses, gambling more than you can afford, borrowing to gamble, or gambling to cope with stress are warning signs. If any sound familiar, reach out to a helpline above — it's free and confidential. 19+ (18+ in AB/MB/QC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get help for problem gambling in Canada?

Call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 (Ontario, 24/7) or visit ResponsibleGambling.ca. Every province offers free, confidential support.

Can I set deposit limits at online casinos?

Yes. Reputable casinos let you set deposit, loss and wager limits, take time-outs, and self-exclude.