Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play within your means and treat any losses as the cost of your entertainment.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older, or the legal minimum gambling age in your Canadian province or territory (19 in most provinces), to participate in any gambling activities. Underage gambling is illegal and strictly prohibited.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
You may be developing a gambling problem if you experience one or more of the following:
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when trying to cut down or stop
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
- Loss limits — cap the amount you can lose over a set period
- Reality checks — receive reminders of how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion — temporarily or permanently block yourself from gambling sites
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the appropriate organization for your region:
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- UK: GamCare and GamStop
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
- US: National Council on Problem Gambling
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
- Other regions: Please contact your national or local problem gambling support service.
Get Help Now
If you recognize any warning signs or feel that gambling is no longer a safe form of entertainment, please seek help immediately. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and support is available.