Responsible play
Responsible play
Play for fun, not to make money. Set an amount you can afford to lose, and know where to find free, confidential help.
The odds stay the same
- Lotteries pay out less than they take in, so players as a group lose money over time.
- Every draw is independent. Past results, patterns and favourite numbers don't change what comes next.
- A pool buys more tickets, but every prize is split among more people. No ticket's chance changes.
- LottoBind keeps records. Nothing in it improves anyone's chances.
Keep it in check
- Decide what you can spend each week before you join a draw, and stick to it. Weekly dues make the amount clear to everyone.
- Only use money you can afford to lose. Never borrow to play.
- Don't chase losses by playing more.
- It's fine to sit a draw out: answer "Not this time". You can leave a pool whenever you want.
- Take a break if playing stops being fun.
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
- Spending more than you planned, or more often.
- Hiding how much you play from people close to you.
- Borrowing money or missing bills because of playing.
- Feeling anxious, low or irritable about money or results.
Free, confidential help
Canada
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Canada · 24/7
Responsible Gambling Council
Canada
Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines
Canada
ConnexOntario
Ontario · 24/7
Jeu : aide et référence
Quebec · 24/7
Gambling Support BC
British Columbia · 24/7
Addiction Helpline
Alberta · 24/7
Problem Gambling Help Line
Saskatchewan · 24/7
Problem Gambling Helpline
Manitoba · 24/7
Gambling Information Line
New Brunswick · 24/7
Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
Nova Scotia · 24/7
PEI Gambling Support Line
Prince Edward Island · 24/7
811 HealthLine
Newfoundland and Labrador · 24/7
Reach Out Support Line
Yukon · 2 PM – 10 PM
NWT Help Line
Northwest Territories · 24/7
Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline
Nunavut · 24/7
United States
National Problem Gambling Helpline
United States · 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
United States · 24/7
Gamblers Anonymous
Everywhere
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.