Responsible Gambling

Who can use this site

The site is for adults. The legal age to gamble varies by country and, in Canada, by province: 19 in most provinces and territories, and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. If you are below the age that applies to you, please leave the site.

Keep it entertainment

Gambling is best treated as paid entertainment, not as a way to make money. A fast payout is convenient, but it does not change the odds.

• Set a budget before you play and stick to it.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
• Never chase losses.
• Do not gamble with money you need for essentials.
• Do not gamble when you are upset or under pressure.

Signs it may be becoming a problem

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you notice any of the following.

• Spending more time or money than you meant to.
• Hiding your gambling from people close to you.
• Borrowing money to gamble.
• Feeling anxious or irritable when you cannot play.
• Gambling to escape problems.

Where to get help

Free, confidential support exists in most places. Use the service for your own province or country.

If you are in Canada, ConnexOntario (connexontario.ca) serves Ontario, GameSense (gamesense.com) serves British Columbia and the Responsible Gambling Council (responsiblegambling.org) offers information across the country. Other well-known services include Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org), GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) and GambleAware (gambleaware.org).

• Check your province's or country's official gambling help line.
• Speak to a doctor or counsellor if gambling is affecting your health.
• Ask a trusted friend or family member for support.

Tools at the casino

Licensed casinos offer tools such as deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. Use them before you need them, and remember that you can also block gambling sites on your devices with filtering software.