Play for Fun, Not for Income
Gambling at Powerplay is entertainment for adults 18+ (or the legal age in your province, 19 in most of Canada). The house has an edge, and over time most players spend more than they win. Think of every deposit as the price of a night out, not an investment.
A good rule: only play with money left over after rent, bills, groceries and savings, and decide your budget before you log in, not halfway through a session.
Tools in Your Powerplay Dashboard
Deposit limits: set a daily, weekly or monthly cap in Canadian dollars. Lowering a limit takes effect immediately; raising it comes with a cooling-off delay so the decision isn't made in the heat of the moment.
Reality checks and session limits: get on-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and what you've won or lost, or set a hard cap on session length. Loss and wager limits are also available.
Time-out and self-exclusion: take a short break of a day to several weeks, or self-exclude for a longer period. During self-exclusion you can't log in or receive marketing, and the exclusion can't be lifted early.
Habits That Keep Gambling in Check
Set a timer before you start, especially during busy stretches like playoff season or a long weekend. Avoid playing when you're stressed, lonely, or after drinking. Don't chase losses with bigger bets; walk away and come back another day, or not at all.
Keep gambling as one hobby among many. If game nights replace time with friends, family or sleep, that's a signal to step back.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Ask yourself honestly: Do you spend more than you planned? Borrow money or use bill money to play? Hide your gambling from people close to you? Feel irritable when you try to cut back? Think about gambling when you're doing other things?
If any of these sound familiar, use the tools above today and consider talking to someone. Early action makes a real difference.
Protecting Minors
Powerplay never knowingly accepts players under the legal age, and we verify every account. If you share devices at home, use passcodes or biometric locks, don't save login details on shared computers, and consider parental control software to block gambling sites.
Where to Get Help in Canada
Every province and territory runs a free, confidential problem gambling helpline, many available around the clock, along with counselling and peer support programs. Your provincial health services website lists the number for where you live.
You can also contact Powerplay support at any time to set limits, take a break or self-exclude. Our team will act on your request straight away, no questions asked.