{"id":24,"date":"2026-10-29T07:38:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T11:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verifer.com\/ca\/alberta\/self-exclusion\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T06:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:07:29","slug":"self-exclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/verifer.com\/ca\/alberta\/responsible-gambling\/self-exclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Self-Exclude in Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Self-exclusion in Alberta is a formal agreement with AGLC that blocks your own access to gambling for a period you choose, from <b>six months to three years<\/b>. This page covers what the province-wide program includes, how to enrol, what changes on registered sites once you sign, and how it differs from a time-out inside one account. The wider set of tools behind <u><a href=\"https:\/\/verifer.com\/ca\/alberta\/responsible-gambling\/\">responsible gambling in Alberta<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;starts with the same limits described below.<\/p>\n<p>Free, confidential support is available 24\/7 by dialling <b>211<\/b>&nbsp;(211 Alberta), by texting INFO to 211, or through the chat on the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ab.211.ca\/\">211 Alberta website<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tools on Every Registered Site<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Four tools matter most when you play on an Alberta-registered site:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deposit and loss limits: caps on what you deposit or lose, set under Responsible Gaming or Account Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Time-outs: a break of a set length on one account, which Spin Genie&#39;s Alberta site calls cooling-off.<\/li>\n<li>Reality checks: session-time limits that track how long you play, set in the same account area.<\/li>\n<li>Province-wide self-exclusion: the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/aglc.ca\/gaming\/self-exclusion\">self-exclusion program run by AGLC<\/a><\/u>, for six months to three years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AiGC&#39;s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abigaming.ca\/players\/players-faqs\/\">players FAQ<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;places limits on deposits, losses and session time in the Responsible Gaming or Account Settings area of your profile. Alberta&#39;s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/system\/files\/sartr-igaming-phase-3-factsheet.pdf\">iGaming factsheet of January 13, 2026<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;says operators must offer financial and time-based limits during account registration and remind players that these tools are available. Under AGLC&#39;s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/aglc.ca\/igaming\">iGaming registration guide<\/a><\/u>, every registered operator must integrate with AGLC&#39;s centralized Self-Exclusion Program.<\/p>\n<p>On October 29, 2026, AiGC described centralized self-exclusion as a free, voluntary program that blocks your own access to regulated Alberta iGaming sites and land-based casinos. At sign-up you choose all registered iGaming, all land-based casinos and racing entertainment centres, or both. AGLC&#39;s program page also names Play Alberta and sets terms of <b>six months, one year, two years or three years<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>AGLC&#39;s program page lists these ways to enrol, and only the person being excluded can sign up:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Book a virtual sign-up online, using a device with a camera and government-issued photo ID.<\/li>\n<li>Speak with a GameSense Advisor at a GameSense Info Centre.<\/li>\n<li>Ask security staff at any Alberta casino or racing entertainment centre.<\/li>\n<li>Visit an AGLC office in person.<\/li>\n<li>Call <b>780-447-7582<\/b>&nbsp;or <b>1-844-468-8034<\/b>, or email se@aglc.ca.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>AiGC also links directly to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfexclusion.ca\/s\/\">AGLC&#39;s Self-Exclusion portal<\/a><\/u>. Once you sign, the agreement starts immediately and AGLC says it cannot be cancelled or changed in any way, although you may enrol again after the term ends. According to AiGC and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/aglc.ca\/gaming\/self-exclusion\/self-exclusion-questions-and-answers\">AGLC&#39;s program questions and answers<\/a><\/u>, these changes follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registered iGaming sites in Alberta block your access for the chosen term.<\/li>\n<li>Security staff remove you if you try to enter a casino or racing entertainment centre.<\/li>\n<li>You cannot receive a prize in a gaming facility.<\/li>\n<li>You cannot cross a gaming floor or volunteer at a casino.<\/li>\n<li>AGLC and casino player programs stop sending you advertising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An operator&#39;s own time-out or account self-exclusion is a different tool. It sits inside one account and follows that operator&#39;s terms, while AiGC says a decision made through AGLC&#39;s program is <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abigaming.ca\/players\/responsible-gambling\/\">honoured by all registered iGaming sites<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;in Alberta. If you want a break from every registered site rather than one, the province-wide program is the route built for that.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Signs It May Be Time to Take a Break<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>These signs suggest gambling is costing more than it should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spending more money than you planned.<\/li>\n<li>Playing for longer than you meant to.<\/li>\n<li>Chasing losses with bigger or more frequent bets.<\/li>\n<li>Borrowing money for gambling or hiding it from others.<\/li>\n<li>Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not playing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GameSense Alberta offers a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/gamesenseab.ca\/\">Positive Play Quiz<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;to help you understand your playing style. If several of these signs fit, self-exclusion or a call to 211 is a reasonable next step.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Simple Habits That Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Four habits keep gambling in proportion and work alongside the tools above:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set a budget and a time limit before you start.<\/li>\n<li>Treat money spent as the cost of entertainment.<\/li>\n<li>Never gamble to pay bills or to win back losses.<\/li>\n<li>Take regular breaks and avoid playing when stressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AiGC&#39;s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abigaming.ca\/players\/responsible-gambling\/\">responsible gambling page<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;suggests deciding on a fixed amount you are comfortable spending and stopping once you reach it. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/verifer.com\/ca\/alberta\/responsible-gambling\/deposit-limits\/\">Setting deposit limits<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;in your account turns that amount into a cap the site enforces. Choosing not to gamble at all is also a sound choice.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to Get Support<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Family members cannot enrol someone else in AGLC&#39;s program, but <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ab.211.ca\/gambling\/\">211 Alberta&#39;s gambling page<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;connects individuals and families affected by gambling to local programs. If you prefer not to enter a casino to sign up, AGLC names two Edmonton partners: Problem Gambling Resources Network and Our House Addiction Recovery.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><b>Service<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><b>What it offers<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><b>Contact<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>211 Alberta<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Free, confidential help finding local programs 24\/7, including gambling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Call 211, text INFO to 211, or chat at ab.211.ca<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>GameSense (Alberta)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Information on how games work, limit tools and the Positive Play Quiz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>GameSense Info Line 1-833-447-7523, or gamesenseab.ca<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>AGLC self-exclusion<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Voluntary exclusion for six months to three years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>1-844-468-8034, se@aglc.ca or selfexclusion.ca<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Recovery Alberta addiction help line<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mental health and addiction help, including gambling, 24\/7 and confidential<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dial 211<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Alberta Gamblers Anonymous<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Peer-support meetings and local phone lines answered by members<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Calgary 855 222 5542, Edmonton 780 463 0892, more lines at albertaga.ca<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>We read each contact on October 29, 2026; the GameSense Info Line number comes from an AGLC news release. After you enrol, AGLC offers optional follow-up calls at about 10, 30, 60, 90 and 175 days, depending on the term, plus a package with your agreement and local resources. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/verifer.com\/ca\/alberta\/responsible-gambling\/support\/\">Gambling support in Alberta<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;has its own page with more detail on each service.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Commitment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We don&#39;t target minors or people who have self-excluded, we don&#39;t promise winnings, and we don&#39;t publish bonus offers. Every page links to the support services above, and readers with concerns about our content can contact the editorial team.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>AGLC&#39;s program is the only tool on this page that reaches every registered iGaming site at once, and it cannot be shortened after you sign, so choose the term with that in mind. Limits and time-outs work inside a single account. The program applies through registered operators, one of the protections behind <u><a href=\"https:\/\/verifer.com\/ca\/alberta\/licensed-vs-offshore-casinos\/\">licensed vs offshore casinos<\/a><\/u>. If you are unsure, call 211 first and talk it through.<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ About Self-Exclusion in Alberta<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How Long Does Self-Exclusion in Alberta Last?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>You choose six months, one year, two years or three years when you sign AGLC&#39;s agreement. The term starts immediately and cannot be cancelled or changed.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Does AGLC Self-Exclusion Cover Online Casinos in Alberta?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. AiGC says the program blocks access to regulated Alberta iGaming sites, and you can choose iGaming, land-based venues or both when you sign up.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I End AGLC Self-Exclusion Early in Alberta?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>No. AGLC says the agreement cannot be cancelled or changed in any way, although you may enrol again after the term ends.<\/p>\n<h3><b>How Do I Sign Up for Self-Exclusion in Alberta?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Book a virtual sign-up with government-issued photo ID, visit a GameSense Info Centre or AGLC office, ask casino security, or call 1-844-468-8034.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Is an Operator Time-Out the Same as AGLC Self-Exclusion?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>No. A time-out or account self-exclusion applies inside one operator account, while AGLC&#39;s program is honoured by all registered iGaming sites in Alberta.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Can a Family Member Self-Exclude Someone in Alberta?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>No. Only the person seeking self-exclusion can sign up, but family members can reach gambling support through 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