Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

Gambling is intended as a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play responsibly and never wager more than you can comfortably afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun and starts feeling like a necessity, it may be time to step back and seek support.

Age Verification

You must be of legal gambling age to participate. In Canada, the legal age varies by province: it is 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec, and 19+ in all other provinces and territories. Always verify the minimum age requirement in your specific region before playing. Underage gambling is illegal and strictly prohibited.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you or someone you know experiences any of the following, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses – gambling to try to win back money you’ve lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Lying about time or money spent gambling
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities because of gambling
• Feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed after gambling
• Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite repeated attempts
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or other problems
• Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling

Self-Help Tools

Many reputable online casinos offer practical tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss Limits: Cap the total amount you can lose over a set period.
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you’ve been playing.
• Time Limits: Restrict the amount of time you can spend gambling per session.
• Cooling-Off Periods: Take a short break from gambling for 24 hours up to several weeks.
• Self-Exclusion: Block yourself from accessing a casino for a longer period, from months to permanent exclusion.

Support Organizations

If you need help, confidential support is available. For players in Canada, we recommend:

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org

For players outside Canada, please contact your national gambling support service:

• UK: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk, and 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 countries: Please consult your local health authority or search for your national gambling helpline.

Seek Help

If you recognize any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to one of the organizations above. Help is available, confidential, and often free of charge. You are not alone – reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.