Responsible Gambling

Gamble Responsibly

Betting is a legal leisure activity for adults, but carries real financial and psychological risks. The core principle of responsible gambling is that it remains entertainment — never a way to make profit or recover losses. If gambling becomes a burden, it is time to stop.

Age Requirement — Ontario

You must be 19 years of age or older to gamble legally in Ontario, Canada. Online gambling in Ontario is under the jurisdiction of iGaming Ontario (iGO) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). All licensed operators are obligated to verify player age during registration. Do not play for money if you are under the legal age.

Know the Risks

Gambling may be becoming harmful if you: bet more than you can afford to lose, pursue losses, neglect work or personal relationships to gamble, borrow money to fund gambling, feel preoccupied about gambling outcomes, or keep secret your gambling activity from others.

Player Protection Options

Licensed Ontario operators are obligated by AGCO to offer: wagering limits, session time limits, reality check alerts, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion. You can also self-exclude across all Ontario-regulated sites through iGaming Ontario. Set your personal limits before you begin playing — it is the most proven harm-reduction step available.

Free Support Resources — Ontario & Canada

ConnexOntario: connexontario.ca — 1-866-531-2600 (24/7). Free mental health and addiction services referral. Problem Gambling Helpline (Ontario): 1-888-230-3505 (24/7, free). Gamblers Anonymous Canada: gamblersanonymous.org — peer support groups. Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org — free international online support.

19+ only in Ontario. Do not gamble if prohibited by local law. Betting involves financial risk. Only wager what you can afford to lose.