Safer-play principles
- Decide a money limit before playing and treat losses as entertainment cost.
- Set a time limit and use alarms or account tools to end the session.
- Never borrow money to gamble or use funds needed for essentials.
- Do not gamble when upset, impaired or trying to recover a loss.
- Balance gambling with other activities and regular breaks.
Warning signs
Potential warning signs include hiding gambling, spending beyond a planned limit, chasing losses, borrowing money, neglecting responsibilities, or feeling anxious and irritable when unable to play.
If gambling is causing harm, stop playing and contact a qualified support service. In an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 in Canada.
Account tools
Deposit limits
Restrict the amount added during a set period.
Session reminders
Keep track of elapsed playing time.
Time-outs
Temporarily prevent access for a chosen period.
Self-exclusion
Request a longer account-access restriction.
Canadian support
The Responsible Gambling Council provides safer-play information and resources. Provincial and territorial support services may also be available where you live. For general mental-health support information, visit Canada.ca.
Minimum age
You must meet the legal gambling age where you are physically located—18 or 19 depending on the province or territory. Minors must not access gambling services.