GamCare
UK-based, internationally accessibleFree 24/7 helpline, live chat and structured treatment programmes. One of the longest-running gambling-harm charities; their content is rigorously evidence-based.
Visit GamCare →Responsible gambling
Free, confidential support exists at every level - in-account self-help tools at each operator, dedicated charities reachable any time of day, and peer-led meetings in person and online. You don't need to wait until things are bad.
GamCare's 24/7 helpline and Gambling Therapy's online chat are both free, confidential and available right now. Provincial helplines are listed below.
All thirteen brands we cover offer the same core set of self-help tools. They're in your account settings once you're logged in - you don't need to ask support to enable them.
Cap how much you can deposit per day, week or month. Increases take effect after a cooling-off period; decreases apply immediately.
Cap how much you can lose in a given period - a useful guardrail when chasing makes you forget what you've spent.
Set a max session length. The operator logs you out when the timer hits and won't let you back in until the period resets.
Periodic pop-up reminders during play telling you how long you've been logged in and how much you've wagered.
Temporarily lock yourself out - 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days. Account auto-reopens at the end.
Indefinite or longer-term block - typically 6 months minimum, often a year or more. Reinstatement usually requires a written request after the period ends.
Free 24/7 helpline, live chat and structured treatment programmes. One of the longest-running gambling-harm charities; their content is rigorously evidence-based.
Visit GamCare →Free online support, including live advisor chat, forums, group meetings and self-help tools. Accessible from anywhere with no geographic gating.
Visit Gambling Therapy →Twelve-step fellowship modelled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Free meetings (in-person and online) in cities across Canada.
Visit Gamblers Anonymous →Canadian-based independent non-profit; resources, RG accreditation programmes (RG Check), and provincial campaign work.
Visit Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) →If you recognise yourself - or someone close to you - in more than a couple of these, that's a reason to reach out to one of the resources above. You don't need to wait for a crisis.
Asking for help isn't admitting defeat. The earlier you start a conversation - with a partner, a helpline, a support group - the easier the path back. Every resource on this page is free, judgement-free, and used routinely by people who later wonder why they waited.
19+ Only: You must be 19 years of age or older to gamble in Canada (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). All operators require age verification before account creation.
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Verify information: we maintain accuracy where we can, but operational details (offers, banking, support hours) change. Players should verify everything directly with the operator before depositing.
Responsible gambling: if you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available - see GamCare, Gambling Therapy, or your provincial helpline.
Last updated: June 2026 · Editorial reviewed by Andre Weston