Safety tools by sportsbook: which ones each operator documents
As of 2026-11-13 this table is a frame for what five Canadian sportsbook candidates document about limits, time-outs, self-exclusion and reminders. No operator page has been read for it yet, so every cell in the table is still open. Each filled cell will carry the page URL and the date we read it.
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The tool matrix
Rows are operators; columns are tools. Registration in Ontario (ON) and Alberta (AB) is a separate check and is not shown here. "Not checked yet" means the operator's page has not been read for this table; it is not a finding.
| Operator (candidate) | Deposit limit | Loss limit | Time limit | Time-out | Self-exclusion | Reminders | Help-line link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| FanDuel | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| BetMGM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| DraftKings | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| BET99 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
Bottom line: the matrix is a frame with five rows to read; no cell is filled with a guess.
Programs the operators link to
In Ontario, self-exclusion across operators runs through BetGuard, which launched on 2026-05-14. In Alberta it runs through selfexclusion.ca.
Our reference note says Ontario operators offer deposit, loss and time limits at registration (AGCO Standard 2.23) and show a responsible-gambling statement, a link and the ConnexOntario number (Standard 2.09). We will check both against the AGCO wording before relying on them.
Need help? See help lines by province.
How we check
- Open the operator's responsible-gambling page and record its URL and the read date.
- Mark a tool as documented only if the page names it. A tool seen only inside the app is not entered.
- Record whether the page links BetGuard, selfexclusion.ca or a provincial help line.
- Leave the cell empty when the page does not mention the tool, and record that the page was read.
The same items feed the safety-tool comparison. To set limits yourself, follow the step-by-step guide. The CSV will repeat the visible table cell for cell.
Sources
- Each operator's responsible-gambling page, once read and dated in the table.
- BetGuard and selfexclusion.ca, linked above.
- AGCO Standards 2.23 and 2.09, wording to be checked.
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FAQ
What does an empty cell in the table mean?
Once a page is read, an empty cell means the operator's own page does not document that tool. It does not mean the tool does not exist. Until a page is read, the cell says Not checked yet.
Does this table rank operators by safety?
No. It records what each operator documents, with a URL and a date. The count of documented items is one input to the published score, described on the rating criteria page.
Which self-exclusion programs apply in Ontario and Alberta?
Ontario uses BetGuard, which launched on 2026-05-14 and is run by iGaming Ontario. Alberta uses selfexclusion.ca. Both are linked on this page and in the site footer.
Are the operators in the table confirmed as registered?
Not by this page. They are candidates named in our brief, and registration in your province has to be confirmed in the regulator's list on the date you read this.