Responsible gambling
Important to know
- You must be 19 or over to gamble
- Gambling can become addictive
- Only gamble for entertainment, not as a way to make money
- Set time and spending limits before you start
Signs of a gambling problem
If any of the following sound familiar, it may be time to get support:
- You gamble with money you cannot afford to lose
- You chase losses by staking more
- Gambling is affecting work, relationships or finances
- You hide how much you gamble
- You feel stress, guilt or anxiety after gambling
Where to get help
ConnexOntario
ConnexOntario is Ontario's free, confidential information and referral line for mental health, addiction and problem gambling services. It answers by phone, text and live chat.
Phone: 1-866-531-2600 · Text: CONNEX to 247247
PlaySmart
PlaySmart is OLG's gambling facts, tools and advice site — how the games actually work, and what to do when play stops being play.
The operator's own limits
Every operator on this site carries deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion inside the account itself. They sit in the account settings, they take effect immediately, and they cannot be lifted faster than the cooling-off period the operator publishes. Set them at sign-up, before the first deposit.
Tips for safer gambling
- Set a fixed budget and stick to it
- Use deposit limits, time-outs and reality checks
- Never gamble when stressed, tired or under the influence
- Take regular breaks
- Treat gambling as entertainment, not income
- Stop immediately if it no longer feels fun
Remember: if gambling stops being enjoyable, stop.
