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Responsible gambling
Gambling is for adults: 19 in most of Canada and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. It's meant to be entertainment, and the best way to keep it that way is to set your limits before you start. Nothing on this site is permission to play, so make sure gambling is lawful where you live.
Quick readiness check
Tick what is true for you.
Set a limit you can keep
Pick the most you could afford to lose in a month and how often you play. The planner splits that into weeks and sessions. It doesn't know your income, so be honest with the first number. Amounts are in Canadian dollars.
Each block is one session. A month is treated as 4.33 weeks.
Tools in the account
Your Pin-Up account settings include a deposit limit, a time reminder and self-exclusion. Set them before your balance grows. Closing the tab isn't a limit. Crypto arrives fast, which makes a limit more useful, not less.
Signs it's time for a break
- You raise the stake to win back a loss.
- You hide the time or the money from people you live with.
- You use money that was meant for bills.
- You feel you cannot skip a session.
If any of this sounds familiar, take a break and talk to someone you trust. A doctor or a local health service can help.
Find your province
The gambling age and the local helpline depend on where you live. Pick your province or territory.
Minimum age 18Minimum age 19
+minimum age to gamble
Helpline numbers come from the public list at gamblingguidelines.ca. Check the number and the age for your own province before you rely on them.
Where to find support
- The Responsible Gambling Council lists provincial help at responsiblegambling.org.
- ConnexOntario is a broader helpline, not a Pin-Up desk.
We don't run a helpline and can't take crisis calls. Never send an account password to a helpline or to us.