Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play responsibly and within your means. If gambling stops being fun, seek help.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old — or the legal age for gambling in your Canadian province or territory (19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec) — to participate in sports betting or any gambling activity. Underage gambling is illegal and strictly prohibited.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek support:
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Spending more than you can afford to lose
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Repeatedly failing to stop or control gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most licensed sports betting operators offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss limits — cap the amount you are willing to lose over a set period
- Reality checks — receive reminders of how long you have been playing
- Session time limits — restrict the duration of each gambling session
- Self-exclusion — block access to your account for a set period (e.g., 6 months, 1 year, or longer)
- Cool-off periods — take a short break from gambling (24 hours to several weeks)
- Account closure — permanently close your gambling account
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact a responsible gambling organization in your region:
- Canada (including Ontario and all provinces): Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
- Other countries: Contact your local national gambling support service or visit Responsible Gambling Council for international resources.
Seek Help
If you feel that gambling is causing problems in your life — or in the life of someone you care about — please reach out for help today. Speaking to a professional or a support service is free, confidential, and can make a real difference. You are not alone.