Responsible gambling – Canada
When gambling stops being fun, stop. These resources – 24/7 provincial helplines, official self-exclusion programs and limit-setting tools – are free, confidential, and available in every Canadian province.
These lines are free, confidential, 24 hours a day.
iGO-licensed operators in Ontario must offer these tools. In other provinces, availability varies – check account settings.
Every licensed operator must offer individual self-exclusion in account settings. For multi-operator exclusion, use your province's registry: iGaming Ontario (iGO), GameSense in BC, or Loto-Québec's self-exclusion registry.
For Ontario: ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 (24/7, free, confidential). For Quebec: Jeu aide et référence at 1-800-461-0140. Other provinces have their own lines – see the list below.
No. Gambling winnings are generally non-taxable for recreational players in Canada. Professional players may be taxed. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation.
iGO-licensed operators (Ontario) must offer deposit, wager, loss and session limits, plus immediate self-exclusion. Requirements vary across other provinces.
19 in most provinces. Exceptions: 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec.
Additional resources: Responsible Gambling Council, CAMH (Problem Gambling), provincial guides.
