Responsible Gaming
Play for Entertainment, Not Income
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Casino games are based on chance, and there is no guaranteed strategy for winning. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and set clear time and money limits before you play.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older, or the legal gambling age in your province or territory, to gamble in Canada. In Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec the legal age is 18; in other provinces and territories it is 19. Underage gambling is illegal. Licensed operators may require age verification before you can deposit or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses by returning to win back money you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends or loved ones
- Gambling with money needed for rent, bills, food or other essentials
- Borrowing money, using credit or selling possessions to gamble
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable or depressed about gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family or personal responsibilities because of gambling
- Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite repeated attempts
Self-Help Tools
Licensed online casinos in Canada offer safer gambling tools. Use them to stay in control:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly
- Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality checks — receive reminders of how long you have been playing
- Session time limits — limit the length of each gambling session
- Cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling
- Self-exclusion — block access to your account for a set period or permanently
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact a trusted organization in your country or region:
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
- UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk