Your limits come first.

Start with a plan

Choose a fixed amount you can afford to lose after essential expenses and savings. Do not use borrowed money or funds intended for bills. Set an end time before the first round, and finish when either boundary is reached.

Wins do not require a longer session and losses do not need to be recovered. Avoid gambling when upset, tired, intoxicated or distracted. Protect time for people, work and activities that have nothing to do with play.

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Use account controls early

Look for deposit, loss, wager and session limits within the verified account. Read when changes take effect; an increase may involve a waiting period. Time-outs and self-exclusion serve different purposes, so select the option that matches the break you need.

Unsubscribe from gambling marketing if it makes a break harder. Consider device-blocking tools and bank gambling blocks where available. Ask a trusted person to help you protect your time and finances.

Notice when something changes

• Playing longer or spending more than you intended.
• Trying to win back a loss or solve a money problem.
• Hiding activity or borrowing to keep playing.
• Missing responsibilities or feeling distressed about gambling.

You do not need to wait for a crisis to act. Stop the session and contact a trusted person or professional service when any of these patterns becomes familiar.

Support in Canada

The Responsible Gambling Council provides safer-play information and a directory of help services. Search for your province or territory’s gambling support service for local assistance. In Ontario, ConnexOntario offers free, confidential support at 1-866-531-2600. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services.

Gambling age and access rules vary by activity and location. Do not treat an accessible website as proof that you may legally register. Keep minors away from gambling accounts and devices used for play.