Gambling is a form of entertainment for adults, not a way to make money or recover losses. WAFF only recommends licensed casinos, but no payout speed is worth your wellbeing. If gambling stops being fun, help is free and confidential.
Who can gamble
Online gambling in Canada is for adults aged 19 and over (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec). Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, with borrowed money, or to chase losses.
Warning signs to watch for
- Spending more time or money than you planned, or chasing losses
- Gambling to escape stress, or feeling anxious and irritable when you stop
- Borrowing money, selling things, or hiding your gambling from people close to you
- Letting gambling affect work, sleep, relationships, or your finances
Tools that help you stay in control
Every reputable casino we list offers built-in safer-gambling controls. Use them before you need them.
- Deposit and loss limits to cap what you can spend in a day, week, or month
- Session and time reminders so play does not run longer than you intended
- Cooling-off periods to pause your account for a set time
- Self-exclusion to block access for an extended period when you need a real break
Where to get help in Canada
- ConnexOntario - free, confidential help 24/7 at 1-866-531-2600 (connexontario.ca)
- Responsible Gambling Council - education and support tools (responsiblegambling.org)
- Gamblers Anonymous - peer support meetings across Canada (gamblersanonymous.org)
- Canada-wide Suicide Crisis Helpline - call or text 988 any time if you are in distress
- Most provinces also run their own free helplines and self-exclusion programs; your provincial regulator's site lists them.
Our commitment
WAFF will always show a casino's licensing and the safer-gambling tools it offers, and we factor support quality into our ratings. If you ever feel gambling is becoming a problem, please reach out using the resources above before you place another bet.