Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If gambling stops being fun, please seek help.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older, or the legal age for gambling in your Canadian province or territory, to play at online casinos. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble. Online casinos may require identity verification to confirm your age.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

• Chasing losses or trying to win back money you have lost
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Lying about time or money spent gambling

Self-Help Tools

• Deposit limits: set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
• Loss limits: cap the amount you can lose over a set period
• Reality checks: receive reminders of how long you have been playing
• Time-out periods: take a short break from gambling
• Self-exclusion: block access to gambling sites for a longer period

Support Organizations

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
• UK: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
• UK: GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• US: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundes