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Get Help Now
| Province | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 |
| Alberta | AHS Addiction Helpline | 1-866-332-2322 |
| British Columbia | Gambling Support Line | 1-888-795-6111 |
| Quebec | Jeu: aide et référence | 1-800-461-0140 |
| Saskatchewan | Problem Gambling Help Line | 1-800-306-6789 |
| Nova Scotia | Gambling Support Network | 1-888-347-8888 |
| New Brunswick | Gambling Information Line | 1-800-461-1234 |
| Anywhere in Canada | Local services | Call 211 |
If you or someone else is in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline. Numbers can change, so see this national list for the latest. In Manitoba, the territories and other provinces, call 211 for local services.
Warning Signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Chasing losses.
- Borrowing money to gamble.
- Hiding your gambling from people close to you.
- Feeling anxious or low when you do not play.
- Neglecting work, study or family.
Tools That Help
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limits | Caps what you can pay in |
| Loss and session limits | Stops play after a set point |
| Reality checks | Reminds you how long you have played |
| Time-out | Pauses your account for a short time |
| Self-exclusion | Blocks your account for months or years |
| Blocking software | Blocks gambling sites on your devices |
You will usually find these under Account, Responsible Gaming or Limits. If a site has none, that is a good reason to leave it.
Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines
Canada's Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines suggest keeping gambling to a small part of your income, and to a few days a month, and avoiding regular play of many game types. Treat losses as a cost. Do not gamble to solve money problems, or when you are upset, or after drinking.
Family, Friends and Minors
If someone close to you is struggling, the lines above can support you too. Keep devices protected, and use parental controls. Gambling is for adults only: 19+ in most of Canada, and 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
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