If it stops
being fun
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Talk to someone now
1‑866‑332‑2322Alberta's 24/7 addiction helpline. Free, confidential, no judgment — for players and for people worried about someone. You can also dial 211 for community supports near you.
Tools that actually work
Self-exclusion
One enrolment through GameSense blocks you from every licensed site and casino in Alberta at once. Free and confidential.
How it works →Deposit & time limits
Every licensed casino must offer caps on deposits, losses and playing time. Limits drop instantly; raising one has a built-in delay.
How it works →Reality checks & timeouts
On-screen reminders of time and money spent, plus short account breaks without full self-exclusion.
How it works →The full guides
Alberta's self-exclusion programSetting deposit & time limitsGameSense & support services in AlbertaSigns of problem gambling & where to get helpKeeping under-18s away from gambling
Signs worth noticing
- Chasing losses with bigger deposits
- Hiding play from people close to you
- Gambling with money set aside for bills
- Feeling restless when not playing
Two or more of these? The helpline is a good call — literally. The full list is onsigns & where to get help.