Rules guide
Minimum casino age, province by province
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There's no national casino age — each province sets its own. Alberta, Manitoba and Québec: 18. Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick: 19. The limit always covers the gaming floor; a few resorts extend it to their bars, their venues, even the entire property. Run through the points below before you book.
| Province | Age | Regulator | Helpline | Self-exclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 19+ | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) | ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 (24/7, or text CONNEX to 247247) | OLG My PlayBreak — 3 months to 5 years, covers every Ontario casino |
| Québec | 18+ | Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) | Gambling: Help and Referral 1-800-461-0140 (24/7, free and confidential) | Loto-Québec self-exclusion — 3 months to 5 years, irrevocable once signed |
| British Columbia | 19+ | Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) | Gambling Support BC 1-888-795-6111 (free, 24/7) | BCLC Game Break — 6 months to 3 years |
| Alberta | 18+ | Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) | Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322 (24/7) | AGLC Self-Exclusion — 6 months to 3 years, all Alberta casinos and PlayAlberta.ca |
| Manitoba | 18+ | Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) | Gambling Helpline 1-800-463-1554 (24/7) | Voluntary Self-Exclusion — Casinos of Winnipeg, Shark Club and/or PlayNow.com |
| New Brunswick | 19+ | Gaming Control Branch, Department of Justice and Public Safety | Gambling Information Line 1-800-461-1234 (free, confidential, TTY) | Voluntary Self-Exclusion through Great Canadian Entertainment |
Carry photo ID
Pack government photo ID, whatever the province. In B.C. it has been requested from every single guest since June 2023 and run against the restricted-entry list. In Québec, looking under 25 is enough to be asked. One Ontario venue, Great Blue Heron, goes further still: its entry rules list a valid original government photo ID and a second photo ID.
Hotels with house rules on age
- Hard Rock Ottawa — 19+ across the whole property, hotel and restaurants too.
- Great Canadian Toronto and Casino New Brunswick — a guest aged 19+ must make the booking; children may stay, but 19+ areas are off-limits.
- River Rock — 19 to check in.
- River Cree — under-18s with an adult may use all non-gaming areas (rule in force since July 29, 2024).
- Fallsview — kids welcome on site; no strollers or babes in arms on the casino floor.
Self-exclusion
Each province runs voluntary self-exclusion: you're barred from its casinos for a term you choose, and some terms can't be cut short. Thinking about it? Phone your province's helpline from the table above — it's free and confidential.