Published 3 November 2026

BetGuard impersonation warning: how Ottawa readers can verify official information

For Ottawa readers seeking self-exclusion information, the September notice points to official verification channels rather than third-party claims.

A 10 September 2026 notice from iGaming Ontario cautioned that unauthorized third parties were misusing BetGuard branding. Ottawa readers seeking information about self-exclusion can verify claims through BetGuard.ca or iGaming Ontario’s official channels.

A name on a page is not proof of affiliation

The practical question is who is providing the information. A directory entry, an unsolicited message and the tool’s own official website are different sources. Follow the agency’s original notice to find its verification routes, rather than assuming that a search result carrying the BetGuard name is official.

Keep the scope and date visible

The notice concerns Ontario-wide communications. It does not describe a separate Ottawa investigation or report particular local victims. This article is a follow-up to the September warning, not a claim that a new incident happened today.

For a reader trying to understand an account restriction or an opt-out process, preserving the source and its date helps avoid mixing genuine instructions with someone else’s interpretation. Questions about the tool should go to its official contact channels.

Source: iGaming Ontario’s official notice.