Responsible Gambling in Ontario
Regulated markets exist partly to make help easier to reach. If gambling is causing harm — for you or someone close to you — support in Ontario is free, confidential, and available at any hour.
Get help now
ConnexOntario — free, confidential help for gambling, 24/7:
1‑866‑531‑2600 ·
connexontario.ca
In Quebec: Jeu : aide et référence — 1‑800‑461‑0140 ·
aidejeu.ca
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental-health crisis support, call or
text 988.
Tools built into the regulated market
- Deposit, loss and time limits you set yourself, enforced by the operator.
- Self-exclusion — stepping away from an operator, or from play, for a set period.
- Reality checks and session reminders that surface how long and how much you have played.
- Advertising limits under AGCO standards, including restrictions on targeting and on the use of athletes and celebrities.
Knowing the signs
Warning signs include spending more than you can afford, chasing losses, borrowing to gamble, hiding play from people close to you, and gambling to escape stress rather than for entertainment. Problem gambling is a recognised health issue — not a personal failing — and it responds to support.
The 19+ rule
Online and retail gambling in Ontario is restricted to those 19 and over. This site is intended for adults interested in market data and does not target or appeal to minors.
Picasso Gaming Index is an information resource, not a treatment provider. The services above are independent organizations; we simply point to them.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-29.