Responsible Gambling
⚠️ 18+ only. Gambling should
be entertainment, not income.
If gambling stops being fun, please reach out. Free, confidential help is available 24/7 across Canada.
Help lines by province
| Province | Service | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 | connexontario.ca |
| British Columbia | Gambling Support BC | 1-888-795-6111 | bcresponsiblegambling.ca |
| Alberta | AADAC | 1-866-332-2322 | ahs.ca/gambling |
| Quebec | Jeu: aide et référence | 1-800-461-0140 | jeu-aidereference.qc.ca |
| National | Canada SafePlay | 1-800-522-4700 | ncpgambling.org |
5 rules for safe World Cup 2026 betting
- Set a total tournament budget before June 11. Once spent, stop.
- Never chase losses — losing streaks happen. A losing bet on the opening match is not a reason to increase stakes on the next game.
- Maximum bet size: 5% of session bankroll per single wager.
- Use the deposit limit tool available at all licensed Canadian sportsbooks.
- Take a 24-hour break if you feel anxiety, urgency or compulsion around betting.
Self-exclusion
All licensed Canadian sportsbooks offer self-exclusion — a voluntary tool to prevent you from accessing your account for a set period (1 week to permanent). Ontario's iGaming Ontario program allows cross-operator self-exclusion across all licensed Ontario books. Contact your operator or visit responsiblegambling.org for help. For betting content, return to our World Cup 2026 betting guide for Canadians.