Responsible gambling
Gambling can be addictive. It is entertainment with a cost, and it is not a way to make money or solve money problems.
By Andrew Artemov · Updated: October 31, 2026
Warning signs
- You spend more money or time than you planned.
- You gamble to win back what you lost.
- You borrow money or skip bills to gamble.
- You hide your gambling from people close to you.
- You feel anxious or low when you are not gambling.
Tools that can help
- Deposit limits: Set the most you can deposit in a day, week or month.
- Time-outs: Block your account for a short period.
- Self-exclusion: Block your account for a longer period. Ask the operator how it works.
Free help by province and territory
If someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
| Province | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Addiction and Mental Health Helpline | 1-866-332-2322 |
| British Columbia | Gambling Support BC | 1-888-795-6111 |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Addictions Helpline | 1-855-662-6605 |
| New Brunswick | Gambling information line | 1-800-461-1234 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 811 health line | 811 |
| Northwest Territories | NWT Help Line | 1-800-661-0844 |
| Nova Scotia | Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line | 1-888-429-8167 |
| Nunavut | Kamatsiaqtut Help Line | 1-800-265-3333 |
| Ontario | ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 |
| Prince Edward Island | Gambling Support Line | 1-855-255-4255 |
| Quebec | Jeu : aide et référence | 1-800-461-0140 |
| Saskatchewan | Problem Gambling Help Line | 1-800-306-6789 |
| Yukon | Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services | 1-866-456-3838 |