"Ontario residents can now block themselves from every regulated online gambling platform in the province through a single self-exclusion system launched Thursday (May 14). The new service, called BetGuard, is available to people aged 19 and older and covers all provincially regulated operators, including the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's online products. Instead of visiting multiple gambling sites separately, users can complete the process through one standalone portal."
"According to iGaming Ontario, anyone who signs up through BetGuard will lose access to existing gambling accounts, be prevented from opening new accounts, and stop receiving direct marketing from regulated operators for the length of their exclusion period. The province says the system is part of a broader effort to strengthen consumer protections as Ontario's online gambling market continues growing."
""BetGuard is designed with one simple principle in mind: if you need take a break from the entire regulated igaming market, you can," said iGaming Ontario President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Hillier. "Player choice is key to the sustainability of our market, and that includes the choice to opt out." Users can choose exclusion periods lasting six months, one year, five years, or a customized timeframe."
BetGuard is a centralized self-exclusion system for Ontario residents aged 19 and older. The service blocks access to all provincially regulated online gambling operators in Ontario, including Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation online products. Users complete self-exclusion through a single standalone portal instead of visiting multiple sites. Signing up removes access to existing gambling accounts, prevents opening new accounts, and stops direct marketing from regulated operators for the duration of the chosen exclusion period. Exclusion periods are available for six months, one year, five years, or a customized timeframe. The system supports broader consumer protection efforts as Ontario’s online gambling market grows.
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