PLAY RESPONSIBLY. STAY IN CONTROL.

01. Our Approach to Responsible Gambling

Northstar Crown presents casino entertainment within a broader travel context. We do not operate games, take bets or promise outcomes. A destination should be enjoyable for its accommodation, food, surroundings and time spent with other people. If gambling is part of a visit, it should remain a voluntary activity with clear limits. Choosing not to gamble is always a complete and valid way to enjoy the same trip. Our guides are not financial advice or a strategy for winning.

02. Gambling as Entertainment

Money spent gambling should be treated as an entertainment cost that you can afford to lose. It is not an investment, a savings plan or a reliable source of income. The experience of a resort does not alter the uncertainty of a game. Decide in advance whether that activity fits your circumstances and interests. Avoid pressure to join in simply because friends are playing or because the casino is close to your room. Other parts of the destination remain available.

03. Legal Gambling Age in British Columbia

Casino gaming areas in British Columbia are for adults aged nineteen and over. Venues require acceptable identification and apply their own admission procedures. The age confirmation on this website is a browsing control, not proof of eligibility to enter a casino. If you are travelling with younger people, ask the hotel about access to restaurants, accommodation and other facilities. Do not assume that every part of a resort shares the same rules or that a room reservation grants casino admission.

04. Understanding Gambling Risks

Outcomes are uncertain, losses are possible and a winning result is never guaranteed. Gambling can affect finances, relationships, mood and time, including when it begins as an occasional leisure activity. A run of losses does not make a win due, and a previous win does not establish a dependable pattern. Do not rely on intuition, a system or another person’s confidence as protection against loss. Understanding those limits is important before deciding whether to participate at all.

05. Financial Awareness

Keep essential living costs, debt payments, travel money and savings outside a gambling budget. Never use borrowed funds or money that belongs to someone else. Consider the full cost of an evening, including dinner and transport, before setting aside anything for games. If losing the planned amount would create stress or disrupt the trip, the amount is too high. There is no obligation to spend it simply because it was set aside; leaving without playing can be the right decision.

06. Setting Personal Limits

Choose a maximum amount before entering and make it difficult to exceed. Avoid changing that decision during a session or treating access to more funds as a reason to continue. A limit is a stopping point, not a target that must be spent. You may stop earlier because you are no longer enjoying yourself, because plans have changed or for no particular reason. Decide how you will leave the gaming area and what you will do next so another activity is already available.

07. Managing Time

Set an end time as well as a spending limit. Gaming environments can make it easy to lose track of the evening, especially when you are tired or absorbed. Use an alarm or arrange to meet someone away from the floor at a clear time. Protect meals, sleep and the following day’s travel plans. Extending a session can create costs beyond the money spent on games, particularly if it leaves you unfit to drive or too exhausted to enjoy the rest of your visit.

08. Recognising Warning Signs

Pay attention if gambling becomes difficult to stop, occupies more of your thoughts or leads you to hide spending. Borrowing, missing commitments, arguing about money or repeatedly breaking your own limits can also signal a problem. You do not have to wait for a crisis before seeking support. A change in enjoyment matters too: if you are playing mainly to escape distress or undo a loss, take a step back and speak with someone who can help you consider the situation.

09. Avoiding Chasing Losses

Trying to win back money already lost is a common way for a session to become more harmful. The earlier loss is not a debt that the next game is required to repay. Increasing stakes, changing games or adding more funds can deepen the problem. Stop when the planned amount is gone and leave the gaming area. If you feel a strong urge to continue until the balance improves, treat that urge as a reason to pause and seek support rather than a reason to play again.

10. Taking Regular Breaks

Step away from the gaming environment and assess how you feel. Eat, drink water and spend time doing something unrelated to gambling. A break should be an opportunity to decide freely whether to stop, not simply a pause before returning to the same pressure. Avoid gambling when affected by alcohol, drugs, fatigue or emotional distress. Choose an activity that supports the rest of your stay, and give yourself permission to end the evening earlier than originally planned.

11. Self-Exclusion Options

Self-exclusion can help create a barrier when you want to stop gambling or take an extended break. Available programmes have specific conditions, coverage and enrolment processes, so obtain current information from the operator or a qualified support service. Do not try to bypass a self-exclusion by using another venue, account or person. If you are excluded, organise a hotel visit around other activities and avoid plans that put you back into a setting you have chosen to leave.

12. Game Break Program

BCLC’s Game Break programme offers voluntary self-exclusion from participating gambling settings and related services. GameSense provides current information about how it works and how to enrol, including options to speak with an advisor. Read the official terms and discuss the choice with the programme team so you understand its scope. This directory does not enrol visitors or manage exclusions. Practical support and counselling can be useful alongside a formal break, especially when gambling has affected finances or relationships.

13. Supporting Friends and Family

If you are worried about someone, choose a calm moment away from gambling to talk about specific things you have noticed. Listen without turning the conversation into an argument about a single result. You can care about the person while maintaining boundaries around lending money or covering losses. Support services can also help family members and friends understand their options. You do not have to solve the situation alone, and you should not put your own essential finances at risk trying to manage it.

14. Protecting Young Adults

Respect the nineteen-plus entry requirement and avoid encouraging underage participation. Do not share accounts, provide identification or place bets for another person. Younger adults who are legally eligible can still be vulnerable to financial pressure and unrealistic expectations. Keep conversations honest about the possibility of loss and the difference between entertainment and income. When travelling as a group, make sure non-gambling plans remain available so nobody feels that joining a casino session is necessary to belong.

15. Seeking Professional Support

Gambling Support BC provides access to help and information for people affected by gambling, including concerned family and friends. The confidential support line is available at 1-888-795-6111. You can call before circumstances become severe or when you simply want to discuss your options. GameSense advisors can explain responsible gambling information and Game Break. For urgent danger, contact emergency services appropriate to your location. This website cannot assess an individual situation or replace a conversation with a qualified support professional.

16. Responsible Gambling Resources

Use the official GameSense website for information about gambling risks, advisor services and Game Break. Gambling Support BC provides information about support and counselling, while BCLC publishes operator and programme details. Services and arrangements can change, so follow the links below for current guidance rather than relying on an old account of a programme. The resources are provided for assistance, not as endorsements of gambling or an invitation to continue playing once it has become harmful.

17. Final Reminder

Your wellbeing and financial stability matter more than completing an evening plan. Stop when gambling no longer feels manageable, respect any exclusion you have chosen and reach out for support when you need it. No destination requires a bet to be worthwhile. A meal, a walk, a conversation or a quiet night can be the better part of a journey. Make room for those choices and remember that leaving the gaming area is always an option.