Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never treat gambling as a source of income.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older — or the legal gambling age in your province or territory of Canada — to gamble. It is illegal for minors to gamble, and we encourage parents and guardians to use available parental controls and monitor online activity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or loved ones
- Lying about time or money spent gambling
- Gambling with money needed for rent, bills, food, or other essentials
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social commitments
- Trying but failing to cut down or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools
Many regulated gambling sites offer tools to help you stay in control. These may include:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month
- Loss limits — cap how much you can lose within a set period
- Reality checks — receive reminders about how long you have been playing
- Session time limits — limit the length of your gambling sessions
- Cooling-off periods — take a short break from gambling
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling sites for a chosen period or permanently
Support Organizations
If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, contact a support service. In Canada, the primary resource is: