- Age limitsYou must be 19 or older to gamble in most provinces; the minimum age is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
- Set limits before you playUse deposit, loss and session limits in your casino account, and decide on a budget you can afford to lose.
- Self-exclusionProvincial programs run by AGLC in Alberta, BCLC in British Columbia and Loto-Québec let you exclude yourself from gambling.
- Free, confidential helpIn Ontario, ConnexOntario answers 24/7 at 1-866-531-2600. The Responsible Gambling Council publishes support resources for every province.
Signs to take a break
- Chasing losses or depositing more to win money back.
- Spending more time or money than you planned.
- Borrowing money or skipping bills to gamble.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you are not playing.
If any of these sound familiar, pause your account, turn on limits and talk to a support service. Help is free and confidential.