Responsible gambling

Only play with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. The legal age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec.

Keep control

• Set a deposit limit before you start, and keep to it.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
• Do not gamble when you are stressed, tired or drinking.
• Use the deposit limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion tools that every reputable casino offers.

Signs it is time to get help

• You spend more than you planned, or borrow to gamble.
• You hide gambling from people close to you.
• You feel anxious or irritable when you are not playing.

Where to get support

In Ontario, ConnexOntario offers free, confidential help at 1-866-531-2600. Other provinces run their own helplines: search for your province's problem gambling support line.