Set money limits
Choose a fixed entertainment amount that does not affect housing, food, bills, debt payments, or savings. Never borrow to gamble.
Safer play · Alberta
Responsible gambling tools and support in Alberta
Gambling is not a way to earn money. Set limits before play, review account activity, and take action early if gambling creates stress, debt, secrecy, or loss chasing.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Immediate information
- 211 Alberta
- Market-wide option
- Self-exclusion
Set time limits
Decide when the session ends, use reminders, and avoid gambling when tired, distressed, intoxicated, or trying to escape a problem.
Review account history
Look at total deposits, withdrawals, time spent, and net result—not only individual wins.
Use a stronger break
Time-outs and self-exclusion are appropriate when limits are hard to keep or gambling is causing harm.
When to stop and seek support
- Trying to win back money already lost.
- Spending more money or time than planned.
- Borrowing, selling items, or missing payments to gamble.
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
- Feeling anxious, irritable, ashamed, or unable to stop.
- Allowing gambling to affect work, sleep, or relationships.
You do not need to wait for a crisis. A confidential conversation, a block, or a self-exclusion period can reduce harm early.
Centralized self-exclusion
Alberta's centralized program can exclude a person from registered iGaming platforms, land-based casinos and racing entertainment centres, or both. Read the official conditions carefully, including restrictions during the exclusion period.
Parents and guardians
Keep accounts, payment methods, devices, passwords, and identity documents secure. Do not share an adult account with a minor. Talk clearly about gambling odds, advertising, and the fact that wins are not predictable.
If you are worried about another person, document the signs you have noticed, avoid lending money for gambling, and contact an Alberta support service for guidance.
Read the Alberta regulation guide →