Our pledge
lottoterminal.ca is an entertainment-only tool. We do not sell tickets, we do not promise wins, and we will never push you to spend more. Our Pro tools are designed to help you play smarter, not more.
Play Smart
Responsible Gaming
Lotteries should be fun, not a financial plan. Here's how to keep play in a healthy place — and where to turn if it stops being fun.
The four golden rules
- Set a budget before you play. Decide what entertainment dollars you can afford to lose — and stick to it.
- Never chase losses. Buying more tickets to "win back" what you spent is the #1 warning sign of harm.
- Treat it like a movie ticket. The money you spend is the cost of entertainment — anything you win is a bonus.
- Take breaks. Skip a draw. Skip a month. The odds don't care, and your wallet will thank you.
Warning signs
It may be time to step back if you notice any of the following:
- Spending more than you planned, more often than you planned.
- Borrowing money, using credit, or skipping bills to buy tickets.
- Hiding the amount you spend from family or friends.
- Feeling restless, anxious, or irritable when you can't play.
- Believing a win is "due" or that a system guarantees results.
Canadian help lines (free, confidential, 24/7)
- Ontario · ConnexOntario — 1-866-531-2600
- Quebec · Jeu : aide et référence — 1-800-461-0140
- British Columbia · Problem Gambling Help Line — 1-888-795-6111
- Alberta · AHS Addiction Helpline — 1-866-332-2322
- Atlantic Canada · Gambling Support Network — 1-888-347-8888
- Manitoba · Addictions Foundation — 1-800-463-1554
- Saskatchewan · Problem Gambling Helpline — 1-800-306-6789
Tools that help
- Use your provincial operator's deposit limits and time-out tools.
- Enroll in voluntary self-exclusion if you need a firm break.
- Turn off jackpot alerts in your account settings.
In crisis?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 9-8-8 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline) anytime — free, confidential, available 24/7.