Rules guide
Canada's casino age, province by province
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There's no national casino age in Canada; each province picks its own. It's 19 in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec. That number always covers the gaming floor — and certain resorts extend it to their bars, their show venues or 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 (open 24/7; you can also text CONNEX to 247247) | OLG My PlayBreak: from 3 months up to 5 years, valid at all Ontario casinos |
| Québec | 18+ | Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) | Gambling: Help and Referral 1-800-461-0140 (free, confidential, any hour) | Loto-Québec self-exclusion: 3 months to 5 years, cannot be revoked once signed |
| British Columbia | 19+ | Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) | Gambling Support BC 1-888-795-6111 (24/7, no charge) | BCLC Game Break: a term of 6 months to 3 years |
| Alberta | 18+ | Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) | Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322 (any time, 24/7) | AGLC Self-Exclusion: 6 months to 3 years, covering every Alberta casino and PlayAlberta.ca |
| Manitoba | 18+ | Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) | Gambling Helpline 1-800-463-1554 (around the clock) | Voluntary Self-Exclusion from the 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 (confidential, free, TTY available) | Voluntary Self-Exclusion, arranged through Great Canadian Entertainment |
Bring photo ID
Pack government-issued photo ID whichever province you're in. In British Columbia it's requested from every single guest — a rule since June 2023 — and checked against the restricted-entry list. Québec casinos may card anyone who looks younger than 25. A handful ask for more than one document: at Great Blue Heron in Ontario, the entry rules list a valid original government photo ID plus a second photo ID.
Hotel-specific age rules
- Hard Rock Ottawa: 19+ across the property, hotel and restaurants included.
- Great Canadian Toronto and Casino New Brunswick: booking guest 19+; children stay but don't enter 19+ areas.
- River Rock: 19 is the minimum check-in age.
- River Cree: minors with an adult may use all non-gaming areas (since July 29, 2024).
- Fallsview: kids welcome; babes in arms and strollers barred from the gaming floor.
Self-exclusion
Each province runs a voluntary self-exclusion scheme that bans you from its casinos for a term you choose, and some terms can't be cut short. Thinking about it? Your province's helpline, in the table above, is free and confidential.