Responsible Gaming

Keeping Gambling Fun

At ListCasinosCa, we believe gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment — like going to the movies or dining out. When approached responsibly, playing casino games can be exciting and fun. But like any activity, it's important to set boundaries and stay in control.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling becomes a problem when it negatively impacts your life, relationships, or finances. Be honest with yourself — do any of these apply to you?

• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money
• Borrowing money or selling things to fund gambling
• Lying to family or friends about your gambling
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down
• Gambling to escape problems or relieve negative feelings
• Neglecting work, family, or responsibilities due to gambling
• Risking important relationships because of gambling
• Feeling guilt, shame, or anxiety about your gambling
• Being unable to stop despite wanting to

If you recognize yourself in any of these signs, please consider seeking help. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available.

Tips for Responsible Gambling

Set Limits Before You Play

• Money limit: Only gamble with money you can afford to lose entirely
• Time limit: Decide how long you'll play before you start
• Loss limit: Stop when you've lost a predetermined amount
• Win limit: Cash out when you're ahead by a set amount

Use Casino Responsible Gambling Tools

All licensed Canadian online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits: Cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
• Loss limits: Set a maximum amount you can lose
• Session time limits: Get alerts when you've been playing too long
• Reality checks: Pop-ups showing how long you've played and your balance
• Cooling-off periods: Take a break from gambling for a set time
• Self-exclusion: Block yourself from the casino completely

Golden Rules

1. Never gamble money you need — bills, rent, food, savings are off-limits
2. Never chase losses — accept losses as the cost of entertainment
3. Don't gamble when emotional — avoid playing when upset, stressed, or drunk
4. Take regular breaks — step away to stay fresh and make good decisions
5. Balance gambling with other activities — it shouldn't be your only hobby
6. Be honest with yourself — if it's not fun anymore, stop

Self-Assessment

Ask yourself these questions honestly:

• Is gambling affecting my mood, sleep, or relationships?
• Am I spending more than I can afford?
• Do I feel compelled to gamble even when I don't want to?
• Am I hiding my gambling from others?
• Is gambling the main thing I think about?

If you answered yes to any of these, consider taking a break and speaking with a professional.

Canadian Support Resources

Free, confidential help is available across Canada:

Self-Exclusion Programs

If you need to take a complete break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can help:

• Casino Self-Exclusion: Contact the casino directly to block your account
• iGaming Ontario: Self-exclude from all Ontario-licensed casinos
• BCLC GameSense: Voluntary self-exclusion in British Columbia
• GamStop (UK sites): For casinos licensed in the UK

Protecting Minors

Online gambling is strictly for adults. In Canada, the legal age is 18 or 19 depending on your province. If you have children in your household:

• Never share your casino login credentials
• Use parental control software on shared devices
• Don't leave gambling sites logged in
• Talk to your kids about gambling risks