Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Sports betting and online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in sports betting and gambling activities in Canada. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to place bets or access gambling platforms. By using FanDuel Sports Betting Canada, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your province or territory.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about how much you gamble
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting family, work, school, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling activities
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Jeopardizing important relationships, education, or career opportunities
Self-Help Tools & Features
FanDuel and most reputable sportsbooks offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose over a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders that pop up during your gaming sessions to check in on your time and spending
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic timeouts to interrupt extended gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from your account for a set period or permanently
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you decide to stop gambling
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Contact one of these trusted organizations:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — Information and resources for problem gambling in Ontario and Canada-wide
www.responsiblegambling.org - Gamblers Anonymous Canada — Peer support and 12-step meetings
www.gamblersanonymous.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (US-based, serves North America)
www.ncpgambling.org
International Resources
- GamCare (UK) — Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia) — Free counselling and support
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Need Help?
If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in asking for help, and recovery is possible. Contact one of the organizations above or speak with a counselor confidentially. Your mental health and wellbeing are important.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's not, get help today.