Make informed decisions and keep gambling within limits
Casino games involve a risk of losing money. Set a spending limit you can afford before playing, avoid chasing losses and never gamble with funds needed for essential expenses.
Practical safeguards
Set deposit and time limits, monitor session length, take regular breaks and use time-outs or self-exclusion if control becomes difficult. Do not use gambling as a way to earn money or recover earlier losses.
Warning signs
Spending more than intended, hiding activity, borrowing to gamble or feeling unable to stop are reasons to seek help. Support can be useful even before a problem becomes severe.
Canadian support resources
Canadian players can look for provincial responsible-gambling or health services. ConnexOntario provides mental-health and addiction support information for Ontario; other provinces have their own local services. If you are in immediate danger, call local emergency services.
