Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or escape problems. True Canadian View is aimed at a Canadian audience, and we encourage all visitors to gamble responsibly and to seek help if gambling becomes a problem.

Legal age only

In Canada, gambling is restricted to adults. You must be of legal age in your province or territory (18+ in most, 19+ in Alberta, BC, Nova Scotia, etc.) to gamble. We do not target minors, and our content is intended for adults who are legally permitted to gamble in their jurisdiction.

Setting limits

Responsible play means setting limits and sticking to them:

• Decide in advance how much time and money you can afford to spend.
• Never chase losses. Accept that losing is part of gambling.
• Do not gamble when you are upset, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or under financial pressure.
• Balance gambling with other activities. It should not take over your life or relationships.

Signs of problem gambling

Gambling may be a problem if you:

• Spend more money or time than you intended
• Chase losses or borrow money to gamble
• Lie to family or friends about gambling
• Feel stressed, anxious, or guilty about gambling
• Neglect work, study, or relationships because of gambling

If any of this sounds familiar, reach out for help. Support is free and confidential.

Canadian support services

Canada has free, professional services for people affected by gambling. Many provinces offer 24/7 helplines and counselling:

• Problem Gambling – Canada – Information and links to provincial services: problemgambling.ca
• Ontario – ConnexOntario (24/7): 1-866-531-2600
• British Columbia – Gambling Support BC: 1-888-795-6111
• Quebec – Jeu: aide et référence: 1-800-461-0140
• Alberta – 1-866-332-2322 (24/7)
• Crisis support – Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 or crisisservicescanada.ca

Provincial and territorial governments run gambling help services and self-exclusion programs. Check your province or territory’s health or gambling authority website for local programs.

Self-exclusion

If you want to stop gambling, you can self-exclude from licensed venues and, where available, from online operators. Canadian provinces offer self-exclusion programs for land-based gambling. For online gambling, many operators offer self-exclusion tools in their responsible gambling sections. We encourage you to use them if you need a break or want to stop.

Our role

True Canadian View is an information site. We do not operate gambling services or take bets. We provide this responsible gambling page to point Canadian visitors to help and to promote safer play. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please use the resources above.

Last updated: 2026. If you are in crisis, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service (1-833-456-4566) or emergency services (911).