Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Bistro La Lambic, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Gambling should be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Set a budget you can afford to lose, play for fun, and always maintain control over your gaming activities.

Age Verification

In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your province) to participate in gambling activities. By accessing our website and placing bets, you confirm that you meet or exceed the legal gaming age in your jurisdiction.

It is illegal for anyone under the legal gambling age to gamble online or in person.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognize any of the following behaviors in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:

• Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills)
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money
• Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount wagered
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Spending increasing amounts of time or money on gambling
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or to pay gambling debts
• Neglecting family, friends, work, or school because of gambling
• Experiencing mood changes, anxiety, or irritability when not gambling
• Continuing to gamble despite negative consequences

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a day, week, or month
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling for a set period
• Account Cooling Off: Take a break from your account to step back and reassess
• Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets

We encourage you to take advantage of these tools whenever needed.

Support Organizations & Resources

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following organizations provide confidential support:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
  A leading Canadian resource for information and support on problem gambling.
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  Peer support meetings and 12-step programs across Canada.
• Provincial Helplines: Contact your provincial health authority for local problem gambling resources and counseling services.

International Resources

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Free support, information, and self-help tools for problem gamblers.
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling.
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Confidential counseling and support for Australian residents.
• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  Education, research, and treatment referral services.

Need Help?

If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with professional support.

Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak with a counselor, or call a gambling helpline in your area. You are not alone, and help is available.