Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never chase losses. Set limits and stick to them.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age to gamble in Canada, or 19 years of age in certain provinces (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan). Always verify your local legal gambling age before playing. Underage gambling is illegal and can lead to long-term harm.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you or someone you know experiences any of the following, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you’ve lost
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much time and money you spend
• Spending more than you can afford, or borrowing money to gamble
• Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities
• Feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed after gambling
• Being unable to stop or cut back despite repeated attempts
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or other problems
• Losing interest in other hobbies or activities you once enjoyed

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable online casinos operating in Canada offer practical tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits — set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can add to your account
• Loss limits — limit the amount you can lose over a set period
• Reality checks — receive pop-up reminders about how long you’ve been playing
• Session time limits — restrict how long you can play in one sitting
• Self-exclusion — temporarily or permanently block access to your account
• Cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling for a set number of days or weeks

Use these tools proactively — they are designed to protect you, not punish you.

Support Organizations

If you need help, these organizations offer free, confidential support:

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
• Other regions: Please consult your national or provincial health authority or gambling regulator for the most relevant problem gambling support service in your area.

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help today. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are not alone.