Responsible gambling in Ontario

Gambling should be paid entertainment — never a way to make money, pay bills or recover losses. Every casino game has a house edge, so over time the casino wins.

Warning signs

• Spending more money or time than you planned
• Chasing losses — betting more to win back what you lost
• Borrowing money or using bill money to gamble
• Hiding your gambling from people close to you
• Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you aren't gambling

Tools on every regulated Ontario site

• Deposit limits — daily, weekly or monthly caps
• Time reminders and session limits
• Cool-off / time-out for a short break
• Self-exclusion from that operator

Exclude yourself from every regulated site at once

BetGuard is iGaming Ontario's free, province-wide self-exclusion program for residents 19+. One sign-up covers all regulated Ontario operators. How BetGuard works.

Simple rules that help

1. Decide your budget before you start and don't top it up.
2. Set a time limit.
3. Never gamble when upset, stressed or after drinking.
4. Don't treat winnings as money to re-bet.
5. Take regular breaks.