Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Dudes Leaving Town, we believe online casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. While casino games can be fun and exciting, they are games of chance where the house always has a mathematical advantage. Please play only with money you can afford to lose and never gamble more than you can comfortably lose without affecting your finances, relationships, or well-being.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Canada is restricted to players who are 18 years of age or older (19+ in some provinces, including Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba). By using our site or playing at any recommended casino, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your province of residence.
If you are under the legal gambling age, you must not gamble. If you are aware of minors attempting to access gambling services, please report this to the appropriate provincial gaming authority.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Gambling problems can develop quickly. If you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Chasing Losses: Gambling more to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Unable to stop gambling or set limits on time or money spent
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Skipping work, school, or family obligations to gamble
- Financial Problems: Borrowing money, using credit, or experiencing financial strain due to gambling
- Mood Changes: Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Increased Gambling: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Relationship Conflict: Arguments with family, friends, or partners about gambling
- Restlessness: Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Most reputable online casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose during a specific time period
- Bet Limits: Cap the maximum bet amount per game or spin
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a set period of gameplay
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of your time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from a casino for a specified period (days, months, or years)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
We recommend using these tools proactively, even if you don't currently feel you have a problem. Setting limits before you play is one of the most effective ways to gamble responsibly.
Support & Help Resources for Canadian Players
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations offer confidential support, counseling, and resources:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides research, education, and resources for problem gambling in Canada - Gamblers Anonymous Canada
A peer-support program based on the 12-step model, with meetings across Canada - Provincial Problem Gambling Services
Most provinces offer free counseling and support services. Contact your provincial health ministry or gaming regulator for local resources.
International Resources (for reference)
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
There is no shame in seeking help for problem gambling. Recovery is possible, and support is available. If you are experiencing difficulties with gambling, please contact one of the organizations listed above or speak with a healthcare professional. You can also reach out to a trusted friend or family member who can help you access appropriate resources.
Remember: You are not alone. Help is just a phone call or click away.