Responsible Gaming
At Betty Casino your well-being comes first. Gambling should be a bit of fun — never a way to make money or a way to cope. This page brings together the tools, the warning signs and the support you might need to keep play safe and in your control.
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Gambling is not a way to make money
Every game is built with a mathematical edge in favour of the house, so over time the odds are against you. Play for entertainment, with money you can afford to lose — and if it ever stops being fun, it’s no longer a game.
Tools to stay in control
You can set these from your account settings at any time. The easiest time to put limits in place is before you start playing.
Deposit limits
Cap how much you can deposit per day, week or month.
Loss & wager limits
Set a ceiling on how much you can lose or stake over a period.
Session time limits
Decide how long a single session is allowed to run.
Reality checks
Get reminders of how long you've been playing so time doesn't slip away.
Take a break (cool-off)
Lock yourself out for a short, fixed period to reset.
Self-exclusion
Block access for months or years when you need a firm stop.
Know the warning signs
It may be a problem if…
Chasing losses — betting more to win back money you've lost.
Spending more time or money than you planned, again and again.
Borrowing money, or using funds meant for bills, to gamble.
Gambling to escape stress, boredom or a low mood.
Hiding your gambling or lying about how much you play.
Arguments with family or friends about money or gambling.
Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back.
Letting gambling affect your work, relationships or sleep.
Habits for safer play
Set a budget before you start, and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
Only ever play with money you can comfortably afford to lose.
Set time and deposit limits — and keep them.
Never chase losses; accept them and walk away.
Take regular breaks, and don't play when upset or under the influence.
Keep gambling balanced with other things you enjoy.
Don't borrow to gamble, and don't gamble to solve money worries.
Check in with yourself honestly about whether it's still fun.
A quick self-check
Over the past year, have you…
- Have you tried to win back money you lost by gambling more?
- Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
- Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement?
- Have you gambled to escape stress, boredom or a low mood?
- Have you lied to people about how much you gamble?
- Have you felt guilty about your gambling, or about what happens when you gamble?
- Has gambling caused problems with your money, work or relationships?
Answering “yes” to even one of these can be a sign it’s worth talking to someone. The services below are free, confidential and there to help — no judgement.
Protecting minors
You must be of legal gambling age — 19+, or 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec — to play, and gambling by minors is never permitted. If you share a device, keep your login details private and sign out when you’re done. Parents and guardians can add a further layer of protection with device-level blocking tools such as BetBlocker (free) or GamBan, and standard parental-control software.
Where to get help in Canada
Support is free, confidential and available across the country. Tap a number to call.
By province
National & online
Independent Canadian non-profit with safer-play tools and resources.
Visit websiteFree global online service offering practical advice and emotional support.
Visit websiteIn a crisis?
If you’re thinking about self-harm or in distress, call or text 988 — the Suicide Crisis Helpline, any time.
Not listed above?
Dial 211 (free, 24/7) to be connected to gambling and mental-health support anywhere in Canada.
You must be of legal gambling age in your province (19+, or 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec) to play at Betty Casino. Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. Please play responsibly.