Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Sports betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is not a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose and never use gambling as an investment strategy or income source.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your province) to participate in sports betting. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble. If you are underage, please do not use our recommended betting sites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognizing problem gambling early can help prevent serious harm. If you experience any of the following, please seek help:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve excitement
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve stress
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Continuing to gamble despite financial, legal, or relationship problems
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or restlessness when trying to reduce gambling
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable sportsbooks offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose over a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from a betting site for a period you choose (typically 6 months to several years)
- Account Cooling-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling with temporary account suspension
- Betting Slip Delays: Add a time delay before bets are placed to give you time to reconsider
Use these tools proactively to stay in control of your gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential help is available:
Canada & Ontario
- Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Canada's leading organization for responsible gambling education and prevention - Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
Phone: 1-888-PROBLEM (1-888-776-5336)
Available 24/7, free and confidential - Gamblers Anonymous (Canada)
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org
Peer support and 12-step recovery program
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Available 24/7, free and confidential
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Get Help Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you is struggling, seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support—problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.
Contact one of the organizations above or speak with a healthcare provider. Many services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Remember: Your health and well-being come first. Help is just a call or click away.