Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play responsibly and within your means. If gambling stops being fun, seek help immediately.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older (or the legal gambling age in your Canadian province or territory) to gamble online. Underage gambling is illegal and strictly prohibited. We encourage parents to use parental control software to prevent access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you or someone you know answers “yes” to any of the following, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses — returning to try to win back money you have lost.
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended.
- Neglecting work, studies, or family responsibilities due to gambling.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop.
- Lying about gambling habits or winnings.
- Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control. Use them proactively:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit.
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you are willing to lose over a set period.
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block access to your gambling account.
- Cooling-Off Periods: Take a short break from gambling (e.g., 24 hours to 6 weeks).
Support Organizations
If you need help, these trusted organizations provide free, confidential support. For Canada, the Responsible Gambling Council is your primary resource.
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — offers resources, self-assessment tools, and provincial helplines.
- United Kingdom: GamCare — support and counselling. GamStop — free self-exclusion scheme.
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — 24/7 chat and phone support.
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — helpline and resources.
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — national health education authority offering gambling addiction support.
- Other Countries: Please contact your local responsible gambling authority or national helpline. Most jurisdictions provide free, confidential assistance.
Seek Help Now
If you believe you or someone you care about has a gambling problem, do not wait. Reach out to a support organization above or speak with a trusted professional. Help is available, confidential, and free of charge. Your wellbeing matters more than any game.