Help, breaks and self-exclusion in Ontario
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 19 or over.
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ConnexOntario
24/7 ('accessible around the clock')
Free and confidential. Text 247247; chat at www.connexontario.ca.
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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.
BetGuard (iGaming Ontario centralized self-exclusion)
iGaming Ontario's centralized self-exclusion program, launched 14 May 2026: one registration self-excludes you from all regulated online gambling sites in Ontario for a pre-set period.
WebsiteOperator-level self-exclusion (each regulated iGaming site, OLG.ca, casinos)
Each regulated site also has its own break and self-exclusion tools; self-exclusion can last six months, one year or five years.
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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
Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)
Information on safer play and problem gambling help (listed by AGCO).
WebsiteCAMH — Problem Gambling and Technology Use Treatment
Treatment service in the Toronto area (listed by AGCO).
Website9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7 (listed by AGCO).
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