Responsible Gambling
Gambling is for players 19 and over. Play responsibly.
19+. Online gambling is strictly for adults aged 19 and over in most Canadian provinces (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec). Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to make money or to solve financial problems. If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Our Commitment
At CasinosRankNow, we only feature operators licensed and regulated in Ontario by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) through iGaming Ontario. These platforms are required to offer responsible gambling tools, verify the age of their players, and protect vulnerable individuals. Even so, the decision to gamble is always a personal one — and we want you to have all the information you need to do so safely.
Warning Signs
Gambling can stop being entertainment and become a problem. Watch for these warning signs — in yourself or in someone close to you:
- Spending more time or money gambling than you intended.
- Chasing losses — betting more in an attempt to recover what you've lost.
- Borrowing money or using funds meant for bills, rent, or other obligations to gamble.
- Hiding from family or friends how much you gamble or how much you have lost.
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you are not gambling.
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling.
If you recognise any of these situations, you are not alone — and help is available.
How to Stay in Control
- Set limits: decide how much money and time you are willing to spend before you start playing, and stick to those limits.
- Use the operator's tools: AGCO-licensed casinos let you set deposit limits, loss limits, and session time limits directly in your account settings.
- Do not chase losses: accept that losing is part of gambling, and never bet more to try to win back what you have lost.
- Avoid gambling under pressure: do not play when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
- Take breaks: step away regularly and do not let gambling crowd out other activities you enjoy.
Self-Exclusion
If you feel you need to stop gambling, self-exclusion is a powerful tool. It allows you to block access to gambling platforms for a set period — or indefinitely. AGCO-licensed operators in Ontario are required to offer self-exclusion options directly from your account. Ontario also participates in the province-wide GameSense self-exclusion programme managed through iGaming Ontario. Requesting self-exclusion is a responsible step and is always available to you.
Support Resources in Canada
If gambling has stopped being entertainment, please reach out for support. These resources can help:
- ConnexOntario: free, confidential support for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling in Ontario. Available 24/7 — call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca.
- Responsible Gambling Council (RGC): a Canadian non-profit providing research, education, and practical tools for safer gambling. Visit responsiblegambling.org.
- Gamblers Anonymous Canada: free, confidential peer-support groups for people who want to stop gambling.
- Your family doctor or a mental health professional: speak with a healthcare provider if you believe you or someone you know needs professional support.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. You do not have to face it alone.
Protecting Minors
Gambling is prohibited for anyone under the legal age in their province. If you share a device with minors, we recommend using parental control software and protecting your gambling accounts with strong passwords to prevent underage access to betting platforms.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about responsible gambling or want to flag something on our site, please reach us through our Contact page. You can also learn more about how we evaluate casinos on our About page.