Responsible Gaming

Play for Entertainment, Not Income

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to make money, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. The outcome of casino games is based on chance, and no strategy can guarantee winnings. Set a budget you can afford to lose, and treat any money spent as the cost of entertainment. Never chase losses.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age to gamble in Canada, though some provinces and territories require you to be 19 (for example, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan). Always check your local laws before playing. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful. We encourage parents and guardians to use parental control tools and keep payment methods secure.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following in yourself or someone you care about, it may be time to seek support:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you’ve lost by gambling more.
• Hiding gambling activity from friends or family, or lying about time and money spent.
• Gambling with money needed for rent, bills, food, or other necessities.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using credit to gamble.
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop.
• Neglecting work, school, relationships, or personal responsibilities because of gambling.
• Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same level of excitement.
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness.
• Repeatedly failing to stop or control gambling despite wanting to.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable online casinos offer practical tools to help you stay in control. Use them before you start playing:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose within a set timeframe.
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders after a certain amount of play time.
• Time-out periods — take a short break from gambling (for example, 24 hours to several weeks).
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from accessing a gambling site for a longer period, often six months to five years or permanently.

Support Organisations

If you need help — for yourself or for someone else — contact a reputable organisation in your country. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many cases.

• United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
• United Kingdom (self-exclusion): GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
• Other countries: Please use the most relevant national problem gambling helpline or service in your region. A quick search for “problem gambling help [your country]” will direct you to local support.

Need Help? Seek It Now

If gambling is causing stress, financial harm, or problems in your relationships, you are not alone — and help is available. Speak to a trusted friend or family member, contact one of the organisations above, or use the self-help tools in your casino account. Taking the first step is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This website, laffertyscrossings.com, promotes responsible gambling and encourages all visitors to play safely within their limits. If you feel that gambling is no longer fun, please stop and seek support.