A Practical Guide to Responsible Lottery Play

Treat it as entertainment spending

Set a monthly amount you are comfortable losing entirely, and treat it like a cinema or streaming budget. If you would not be relaxed about setting the money on fire, the amount is too high.

Warning signs

• Spending more than planned, or chasing losses with larger plays.
• Borrowing money or using funds set aside for bills.
• Hiding play from family or friends.
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or low when not playing.
• Believing a system, tool or streak will recover past losses.

Where to get help in Canada

• ConnexOntario — 1-866-531-2600, free and confidential, 24/7.
• Gambling Support Line (BC) — 1-888-795-6111.
• AGLC Help Line (Alberta) — 1-866-332-2322.
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada — local meetings across every province.

Our commitment

We do not sell tickets, we do not take wagers, and we never describe our analysis as a way to win. If our tools stop being entertainment for you, please step away and use the resources above.