{"id":1551,"date":"2026-06-10T13:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/gambling-awareness\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T07:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T11:00:32","slug":"gambling-awareness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/gambling-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambling Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money, and it should only ever involve money you can afford to lose. Most people bet without harm, but for some it can become a problem. This page explains the rules in Canada, the tools that help you stay in control, the warning signs to watch for, and where to get free, confidential help in every province and territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-1024x128.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-768x96.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-400x50.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-600x75.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-480x60.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/12065927\/gambling-awareness-leaderboard-150x19.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-your-age-limit\">Know your age limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal gambling age is set by your province or territory. You must meet the age where you live to open an account and bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Where you live<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimum age<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec<\/strong><\/td><td>18+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ontario, BC, Saskatchewan, the Atlantic provinces and the territories<\/strong><\/td><td>19+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ontario, 18 applies to lottery and charitable games, but you must be 19 for casino, poker and regulated online sports betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-squawka-canada-does-and-does-not-do\">What Squawka Canada does, and does not do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Squawka Canada is an independent guide and comparison site. We do not take bets, hold funds or run any gambling service, and we feature licensed, regulated operators only. We are here to help you choose well and play safely, not to push you to bet more than you want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-in-control\">Stay in control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stick to both<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treat any money you gamble as the cost of entertainment, not income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never chase losses, and never bet money you need for essentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid gambling when you are stressed, upset or under the influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take regular breaks, and balance betting with other activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tools-that-help-you-stay-in-control\">Tools that help you stay in control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every licensed Canadian operator offers safer-play tools. Use them before you need them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deposit, loss and wager limits (daily, weekly or monthly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time limits, session reminders and short cooling-off time-outs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reality checks that show how long and how much you have spent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-assessment questionnaires to check your own habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account and transaction history, so you can see the full picture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-gambling-may-be-a-problem\">Signs gambling may be a problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gambling may be becoming harmful if you, or someone you know, are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chasing losses, or betting more to win back what was lost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spending more time or money on gambling than intended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Borrowing money, selling things or falling behind on bills to keep gambling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling, or when trying to stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting gambling affect work, study, health or relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinking or talking about gambling far more than before<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-self-exclusion-in-canada\">Self-exclusion in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-exclusion lets you block your own access to gambling for a set period. There is no single national list, so you need to register in each province where you play, as well as with individual operators. Key programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ontario:<\/strong> My PlayBreak (OLG) and BetGuard (iGaming Ontario), covering regulated online sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Columbia:<\/strong> Game Break, BCLC&#8217;s voluntary self-exclusion program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alberta:<\/strong> the AGLC Self-Exclusion Program for Alberta venues and Play Alberta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quebec:<\/strong> Loto-Quebec self-exclusion through Jeu : aide et reference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most regulated sites also let you self-exclude or take a break at the account level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-get-help\">Where to get help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Help is free, confidential and available across Canada. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Province or territory<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Helpline<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phone<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ontario<\/strong><\/td><td>ConnexOntario (24\/7)<\/td><td>1-866-531-2600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>British Columbia<\/strong><\/td><td>BC Problem Gambling Help Line<\/td><td>1-888-795-6111<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alberta<\/strong><\/td><td>AHS Addiction Helpline (24\/7)<\/td><td>1-866-332-2322<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Saskatchewan<\/strong><\/td><td>Problem Gambling Helpline (24\/7)<\/td><td>1-800-306-6789<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manitoba<\/strong><\/td><td>Manitoba Addictions Help Line<\/td><td>1-800-463-1554<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quebec<\/strong><\/td><td>Jeu : aide et reference (24\/7)<\/td><td>1-800-461-0140<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Brunswick<\/strong><\/td><td>Gambling Information Line<\/td><td>1-800-461-1234<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/td><td>Gambling Support Network (24\/7)<\/td><td>1-888-347-8888<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prince Edward Island<\/strong><\/td><td>PEI Problem Gambling Help Line<\/td><td>1-855-255-4255<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Newfoundland and Labrador<\/strong><\/td><td>Problem Gambling Help Line<\/td><td>1-888-899-4357<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yukon, NWT, Nunavut<\/strong><\/td><td>Territorial mental wellness and help lines<\/td><td>See your territory&#8217;s health service<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also reach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.responsiblegambling.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Responsible Gambling Council<\/a> for prevention resources and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamesense.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">GameSense<\/a> program for safer-play information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>19+ (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 or your provincial helpline. Please play responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money, and it should only ever involve money you can afford to lose. Most people bet without harm, but for some it can become a problem. 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