Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

Gambling is meant to be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play for fun, set limits, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being enjoyable, it may be time to step back and seek support.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age to gamble in Canada, or the legal age in your province or territory (which is 19 in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador). It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble. KwikPix.ca enforces age verification checks to protect minors.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself if you have experienced any of the following:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have lost
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
• Lying about how much you gamble or how much you lose
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
• Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop without success

Self-Help Tools

We encourage all players to use these practical tools to keep gambling under control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you can lose within a set time period.
• Reality Checks: Receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Time-Outs: Take a short break from gambling for a period of your choosing.
• Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from gambling for a longer period (e.g., 6 months, 1 year, or permanently).

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know needs help, these organizations provide free, confidential support:

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) — information, resources, and provincial helplines.
• UK: GamCare — support and counselling; GamStop — free self-exclusion scheme.
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — 24/7 support and counselling.
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — helpline and resources.
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — information and help for gambling addiction (available via www.bzga.de).
• Other Countries: Please contact your national responsible gambling organization or local health service. A list of international resources is available at responsiblegambling.org.

Seek Help Now

If you feel that gambling is no longer a choice or is causing problems in your life, please reach out for help today. You are not alone, and support is available confidentially and without judgement. Visit the organizations above or contact a local helpline immediately.

Remember: play responsibly, set limits, and never gamble more than you can afford to lose.