Our Commitment to Responsible Play

At GraniteShore Lotto, we believe participation should be a fun and entertaining experience. We are committed to providing a responsible platform and encouraging healthy play habits.

What is Responsible Play?

Responsible play means using our platform for entertainment, not as a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. It's about making informed choices, staying in control of your spending, and knowing when to take a break.

Key principles of responsible play include:

Playing for fun and entertainment.
Setting a personal budget (a spending limit) and sticking to it.
Never spending more than you can comfortably afford to lose.
Understanding that lottery outcomes are based on chance, and there are no guarantees of winning.
Not "chasing" losses (i.e., trying to win back money you have lost).
Balancing lottery play with other hobbies and activities.

Self-Assessment: Check Your Play

It's important to be aware of your habits. Ask yourself these questions honestly:

Have you ever spent more money on lottery tickets than you intended?
Have you ever borrowed money in order to play?
Have you ever hidden your playing habits from family or friends?
Has your participation ever caused you stress, anxiety, or financial problems?
Do you find yourself thinking about playing when you should be focused on work or family?

If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, it may be a sign to re-evaluate your habits or seek support.

Tools to Help You

We provide tools within your account to help you manage your participation responsibly. (These are examples of features we support).

Set Spending Limits

You can set daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits in your account settings to ensure you never go over your budget.

Take a Break (Self-Exclusion)

If you feel you need a break, you can use our self-exclusion tool to temporarily or permanently close your account.

Strict Age Verification

Our service is strictly for adults (18+ or 19+ depending on your province). We use verification to prevent underage access.

Get Help & Support in Canada

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. These Canadian organizations offer free, confidential support and resources:

Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)

An independent non-profit dedicated to problem gambling prevention. They offer information and resources for Canadians.

Visit RGC

Gamblers Anonymous

A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover.

Find a Meeting

You can also find local support by searching for your provincial lottery corporation's responsible gaming program (such as OLG's PlaySmart in Ontario or BCLC's GameSense in British Columbia) or by contacting your local health services.