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iGaming Ontario rolls out BetGuard, a centralized self-exclusion system
Ontario is ramping up its player protections by introducing BetGuard, which lets gamblers self-exclude from all ON online gambling sites through a single, convenient platform
For over four years, the Ontario online gaming market has had a fragmented self-exclusion process. That changed this month with the launch of BetGuard. This centralized self-exclusion system now allows players to shut off account access to all online gambling sites within the province through a single platform.
Stronger responsible gaming controls in Ontario
Up until recently, the Heartland Province had a looser structure on self-exclusion. Sites like bet365 Casino, BetMGM, and FanDuel Casino largely determined their own policies on the matter.
The BetGuard platform now provides players with a centralized location to shut off access to their Ontario online gambling accounts. Gamblers aged 19 and older can self-exclude for a period lasting between 6 months and 5 years.
After using this function, players will be blocked from all existing gambling accounts in Ontario. They also won't be able to open accounts at and sportsbooks or receive marketing content from local operators.