Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online casinos and gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help. Remember: the house always has an edge, and there are no guaranteed wins.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the legal gambling age in your province. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before participating in any gambling activities.
If you are under the legal age, please do not use this site or any online casino services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs in your gambling habits? If so, problem gambling may be affecting your life:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, food, or other essential expenses
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or loved ones
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
If you've checked any of these boxes, professional help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Limits: Set time limits for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling sites
- Account Closure: Close your account if you need to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively to keep your gambling in check and protect your financial wellbeing.
Support Organizations & Resources for Canada
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these reputable organizations:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Provides evidence-based resources and support for problem gambling in Canada
www.responsiblegambling.org - Gamblers Anonymous Canada – Peer support meetings and recovery programs
www.gamblersanonymous.org
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – Free support and counselling for problem gamblers
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom) – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia) – Counselling and support services
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States) – Helpline and referral services
www.ncpgambling.org
All of these organizations offer confidential, free, or low-cost support. There is no shame in seeking help.
If You Have a Problem, Seek Help Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible. If you believe you have a gambling problem or if someone you care about does, please reach out for help immediately. The sooner you act, the better the outcome.
You are not alone. Thousands of Canadians have successfully overcome problem gambling with professional support. Take the first step today by contacting one of the organizations listed above.
If you are in crisis, please contact a local emergency service or crisis helpline in your province.