The RGC team works alongside operators and regulators to ensure the right safeguards are in place to promote safer gambling in our communities.
All in for safer gambling.
What’s New at RGC
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Mental Health & Financial Concerns in Online Gambling
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RGC Senior Researchers Dr. Alex Price and Dr. Sasha Stark recently conducted a study that examined online gambling behavior during COVID-19 land-based gambling restrictions -
Responsible Sports Betting in Canada: Summary Report
RGC’s Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices is pleased to release the first Canada-wide single-event sports betting study supporting the development of evidence-informed strategies and best-practices for responsible gambling across the country—particularly in the online space.
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Are you between 18 and 24? We’ve got a space just for you.
Now there’s a new section of our website specifically for young adults. It’s a place where you can learn important things about gambling, with examples that are relevant to you, including an interactive game that will challenge what you think you already know about gambling.
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Are you a teen with questions about gambling?
Or you’re just gambling curious?
Go to Teens
You may not be able to legally gamble, but it’s still important to know how gambling works and the risks involved. You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers! Plus, a cool single-player web-based game for you to try. -
Have Questions About Self-Exclusion?
Self-exclusion can be an effective tool to support your commitment to stay away from gambling.
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Find out information on where to voluntary self-exclude, the process of reinstating and some questions to ask yourself before returning to gamble by visiting our self-exclusion section.
Gambling is always evolving. So are the risks that come with it.
We’re here to help minimize those risks. The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention.
For over 35 years we’ve worked to put safeguards and support in place for those who gamble.
Whether you’re:
- looking for ways to keep gambling fun,
- a regulator who is committed to establishing responsible gambling standards,
- a gambling operator or equipment manufacturer who wants industry guidance on your organization’s responsible gambling program and tools or
- are interested in exploring the latest in gambling research,
RGC is your credible resource.
Information and Support
Learn about safer gambling and how to recognize the signs of harm that can be associated with gambling. Get tools to help you talk about responsible gambling practices, manage your own play, learn how to spot the signs of risky gambling behaviour and find out where you can turn to for help.
Just for You … as in Youth and Young Adults.
iGaming, eSports, loot boxes … gambling is everywhere in a young person’s world. Visit our new Youth Section for teens aged 12 to 18, or Young Adults section for those who are 18–24 and get the scoop on how gambling affects people in your specific age group.
Learn MoreAbout RGC
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is dedicated to reducing gambling risks through innovation, awareness and improved safeguards. We believe that gambling should never come at a human cost. Find out how we’re promoting safer gambling in communities around the world, helping industry stakeholders mitigate risk and minimize harms and uncovering new insights about gambling and its impact on people, businesses and communities.
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