TLDR Ontario launched BetGuard, a centralized self-exclusion portal letting residents aged 19+ block all regulated online gambling platforms at once Users can choose exclusion periods from six months to five years and stop all marketing messages from operators The system covers all regulated platforms including OLG and requires no visits to individual operator sites Bill 107 has been introduced separately to ban all online gambling advertising in Ontario Ontario’s regulated iGaming sector generated C$262 million in revenue during 2024-25
Ontario has rolled out a new centralized self-exclusion tool called BetGuard, giving residents a single portal to step away from all regulated online gambling platforms in the province.
The system, available at BetGuard.ca, allows anyone aged 19 or older to block access to their accounts across every regulated operator. It also prevents the creation of new accounts and stops marketing messages from reaching users who opt out.
How BetGuard Works
The portal is designed to be simple. Users can register and exclude themselves in minutes without having to visit each gambling site individually.
Exclusion periods range from six months to five years. Users can also set a custom timeframe that fits their needs.
The system covers all regulated platforms operating in Ontario, including OLG. Operators have been instructed not to send any marketing materials to people who have opted out.
A customer care line is also available for anyone who needs support during the process.
iGaming Ontario President Joseph Hillier said the tool is built around player choice. He explained that the sustainability of Ontario’s iGaming market depends on giving people the ability to opt out when they need to.
Ontario’s Minister Stan Cho said strong regulation paired with tools like BetGuard ensures the province’s iGaming sector puts player health and safety first.
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