Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Set a budget, stick to it, and never wager more than you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All players must be at least 18 years old or meet the legal gambling age for their province or territory in Canada. We verify age and identity before allowing access to any real-money play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following behaviors in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, or daily essentials
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop
- Lying about time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable platforms, including those operating in Canada, offer practical tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month.
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you can lose in a given period.
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-Exclusion: Block yourself from accessing your account for a chosen period, from 24 hours to permanent exclusion.
Support Organizations
If you need to talk to someone, these organizations offer free and confidential support:
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk - Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
- Other regions: Please check your local national helpline or responsible gambling authority for the most appropriate services in your area.
Seek Help Now
If you believe you or someone close to you has a gambling problem, do not wait. Reach out to one of the organizations listed above or contact a local support service today. Help is available, and recovery is possible.