Responsible gambling
Slots are entertainment with a built-in cost. If they stop being fun, or you are playing to win back losses, stop and talk to someone. The helplines below are listed by province and territory.
Helplines in Canada
| Where | Service | Phone | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Gambling Support BC, free and 24/7 | 1-888-795-6111 | Source |
| Alberta | Alberta Problem Gambling Resources Network | 1-866-461-1259 | Source |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Help Line | 1-800-306-6789 | Source |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Gambling Helpline, 24/7 | 1-800-463-1554 | Source |
| Quebec | Jeu : aide et référence, 24/7 | 1 800 461-0140 | Source |
| Nova Scotia | Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line | 1-888-429-8167 | Source |
| New Brunswick | Listed by Atlantic Lottery | 1-800-461-1234 | Source |
| Prince Edward Island | Listed by Atlantic Lottery | 1-855-255-4255 | Source |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Listed by Atlantic Lottery and the Responsible Gambling Council | 1-888-899-4357 | Source |
| Northwest Territories | General Help Line | 1-800-661-0844 | Source |
| Nunavut | Kamatsiaqtut Help Line | 1-800-265-3333 | Source |
| Yukon | Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services | 1-866-456-3838 | Source |
For Ontario and for other support options, see the Help for Canadians page of the Responsible Gambling Council, an independent non-profit focused on preventing problem gambling.
Keeping play under control
- Decide on an amount before you start, and only use money you can afford to lose.
- Set a time limit, and stop when you reach it, whether you are up or down.
- Do not chase losses. RTP is a long-run average and no session owes you a win.
- Do not play to escape stress or to solve money problems.
Demos are not a preview of your luck
A demo shows how a game plays, using virtual credits. A good run in a demo says nothing about what will happen with real money.
Age limits
Gambling is for adults only: 19+ in most of Canada and 18+ in Manitoba and Quebec. The casinos we link to are not available to residents of Ontario or Alberta.