Gambling responsibly
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A casino-hotel weekend should be fun. When gambling stops being fun, every province below offers help that is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day.
| Province | Age | Regulator | Helpline | Self-exclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 19+ | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) | ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 (around the clock; you can also text CONNEX to 247247) | OLG My PlayBreak — pick 3 months up to 5 years; applies at all Ontario casinos |
| Québec | 18+ | Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) | Gambling: Help and Referral 1-800-461-0140 (free, confidential, day or night) | Loto-Québec self-exclusion — 3 months up to 5 years; can't be undone once signed |
| British Columbia | 19+ | Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) | Gambling Support BC 1-888-795-6111 (no charge, open 24/7) | BCLC Game Break — choose between 6 months and 3 years |
| Alberta | 18+ | Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) | Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322 (open 24/7) | AGLC Self-Exclusion — 6 months up to 3 years; every Alberta casino plus PlayAlberta.ca |
| Manitoba | 18+ | Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) | Gambling Helpline 1-800-463-1554 (day and night) | Voluntary Self-Exclusion — Casinos of Winnipeg, Shark Club and/or PlayNow.com |
| New Brunswick | 19+ | Gaming Control Branch, Department of Justice and Public Safety | Gambling Information Line 1-800-461-1234 (free and confidential; TTY available) | Voluntary Self-Exclusion, handled through Great Canadian Entertainment |
Small rules, big difference
- Fix a spending limit before the trip and lock your cards in the room safe.
- Decide when you'll stop — casino floors don't have clocks.
- Losses are gone; chasing them only makes them bigger.
- Step away often. The show, the spa and the pool are the trip too.
Self-exclusion is available in every province — our age and rules guide has the details.