Responsible Gambling

OntarioGamers.com is committed to promoting responsible gambling. Gambling should be entertainment—when it stops being enjoyable, or when it affects your finances, relationships or mental health, it has become a problem that deserves attention and support.

19+ only. Online gambling in Ontario is for adults aged 19 and over. Every AGCO-registered operator verifies your age before accepting deposits. If you are under 19, please do not attempt to gamble online.

Canadian Helplines — Free, Confidential, 24/7

• ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 — free, confidential mental health and addictions support for Ontario residents, 24 hours a day.
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): camh.ca — problem gambling resources and self-assessment tools.
• Responsible Gambling Council: rgc.ca
• Gambling Help Online: live chat, email and phone support across Canada.

Practical Tools for Safer Play

These tools are available at all licensed Ontario operators through your account settings:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum you can deposit per day, week or month.
• Time limits — set a maximum session duration.
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose in a period.
• Cooling-off periods — take a break of 24 hours to several weeks.
• Reality checks — reminders showing how long you have played and spent.
• Self-exclusion — exclude yourself from gambling platforms.

Self-Exclusion in Ontario

Ontario’s self-exclusion system, operated through the AGCO, excludes you from all iGaming Ontario-registered online casino and sports betting sites simultaneously. Once applied, you cannot open new accounts or deposit at any of the 80+ licensed Ontario operators. Self-exclusion periods start at 6 months and can be permanent. To begin, visit igamingontario.ca or contact ConnexOntario on 1-866-531-2600.

Signs of Problem Gambling

• Gambling with money needed for rent, bills or food
• Increasing bet sizes to recover losses (“chasing losses”)
• Lying to friends or family about gambling
• Gambling to escape stress or negative emotions
• Feeling unable to stop even when you want to
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you care about, help is available right now. Calling ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day.

Gambling Is Not a Way to Make Money

Every casino game and sports bet has a built-in house edge—a mathematical advantage that ensures the operator profits over time. Gambling is entertainment with a cost, like a concert ticket or a cinema visit. It is not an investment strategy or a reliable source of income.