Editorial
Responsible Gambling Resources for Canadians
Canadian responsible-gambling resources, helpline numbers, self-exclusion programs, and deposit-limit guidance.
Responsible-gambling resources for Canadian players. If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related problems, help is available 24/7 across Canada.
Immediate help: ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 (24/7 phone and chat). Available to Canadians outside Ontario.
Provincial Helplines
| Province | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 |
| British Columbia | BC Problem Gambling Help Line | 1-888-795-6111 |
| Alberta | AHS Addiction Helpline | 1-866-332-2322 |
| Saskatchewan | Problem Gambling Help Line | 1-800-306-6789 |
| Manitoba | Addictions Foundation of Manitoba | 1-855-662-6605 |
| Quebec | Jeu: aide et référence | 1-800-461-0140 |
| New Brunswick | Addiction Services | 1-866-841-1241 |
| Nova Scotia | Mental Health and Addictions | 1-855-225-7225 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Doorways | 1-888-737-4668 |
| PEI | Mental Health and Addictions | 1-833-553-6983 |
Warning Signs
- Spending more time or money than originally planned
- Chasing losses (increasing bets to recover)
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from family or partners
- Gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Restlessness or irritability when trying to cut back
- Unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce
Self-exclusion and Limit Tools
Available at every operator we recommend:
- Daily / weekly / monthly deposit limits
- Session-time alerts
- Self-exclusion (24 hours to permanent)
- Reality-check pop-ups
- Cooling-off periods
Set limits before you start a session — adjusting limits mid-session is harder. Offshore self-exclusion does not cross-reference with provincial registries; if you self-exclude through ConnexOntario or a provincial program, you must also self-exclude individually at each offshore operator.
Additional Resources
- Responsible Gambling Council — Canada-wide non-profit
- Gamblers Anonymous — peer-support meetings
- Gambling Therapy — international online support