Help, breaks and self-exclusion in Alberta
Free, confidential help is there any time. If gambling's taking more of your money or time than you'd like, talk to someone. You don't need to be in crisis to call.
Online gambling here is only for adults aged 18 or over.
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Addiction Helpline (Alberta 24-hour addiction & mental health help line)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (toll-free within Alberta)
Free, confidential; covers gambling as well as alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Phone only (no text/chat found).
WebsiteGameSense Info Line (AGLC)
Tue–Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sat 1 p.m.–8 p.m. (Sun–Mon not listed)
Responsible gambling information, odds, budgeting tips, Self-Exclusion Program info; refers to the AHS Addiction Helpline for treatment.
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Block yourself from gambling
Self-exclusion locks you out of gambling accounts for as long as you choose. It's free and takes a few minutes.
AGLC Self-Exclusion Program
Choose 6 months, 1, 2 or 3 years; cannot be cancelled once started. Covers casinos, racing entertainment centres and PlayAlberta.ca, and patrons can exclude from all registered iGaming, land-based, or both. Sign up in person or virtually (Teams + photo ID). Contact 1-844-468-8034, se@aglc.ca.
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Signs it might be time for a break
- Spending more money or time than you planned
- Chasing losses or borrowing to gamble
- Hiding gambling from people close to you
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not playing
Tools every licensed casino must offer
Every licensed casino lets you set deposit limits, take a time-out or self-exclude from your account settings. Best move: set your limits before you play, not after a bad night.
More support
GameSense (AGLC)
AGLC's responsible gambling program with tools, resources and GameSense Info Centres.
WebsiteProblem Gambling Resources Network (PGRN)
Alberta nonprofit for problem gambling support; Edmonton office 780-461-1259 (Mon–Fri 10–4).
WebsiteAlberta Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support meetings; toll-free 1-855-222-5542.
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