The basics
- Age. Ontario casinos, including Shorelines Belleville, admit guests aged 19 and over. Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta set 18; British Columbia, Ontario and New Brunswick set 19.
- Gambling is entertainment with a cost. Set a budget you can afford to lose and a time to stop before you walk in, and keep to both.
- Never chase losses. The house edge does not change because you have had a bad night.
- Do not gamble to solve money problems, when you are upset, or after drinking.
Help lines (free, confidential)
| Where | Service | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ConnexOntario, 24/7 | 1-866-531-2600 | connexontario.ca |
| Quebec | Gambling: Help and Referral (Jeu : aide et référence) | 1-800-461-0140 | Loto-Québec |
| British Columbia | Gambling Support BC, 24/7 | 1-888-795-6111 | gamblingsupportbc.ca |
| Alberta | AHS Addiction Helpline, 24/7 | 1-866-332-2322 | Alberta Health Services |
| Manitoba | Gambling Helpline, 24/7 | 1-800-463-1554 | Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries |
| New Brunswick | Gambling Information Line | 1-800-461-1234 | Government of New Brunswick |
The Responsible Gambling Council, at responsiblegambling.org, has guidance for players and families across Canada.
Self-exclusion in Ontario
OLG's My PlayBreak lets you exclude yourself from Ontario casinos, charitable gaming sites and/or OLG.ca for a period you choose. The Responsible Gambling Council explains how it works and how to sign up on its self-exclusion page. You can usually start the process at the casino itself, through security or the responsible gambling staff. If you are self-excluded, do not plan an evening at Shorelines Belleville. The suites next door remain an ordinary hotel stay.
At Shorelines Belleville
When the casino opened in 2017 it had a PlaySmart Centre run by the Responsible Gambling Council, separate from the operator. Ask at the entrance whether it is staffed when you visit. The casino's live tables close at midnight on weeknights and at 2 AM at weekends, so use those times as your own limits.
Signs it is time to stop
- spending more time or money than you planned, more than once;
- borrowing, or hiding how much you spend;
- feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down;
- gambling to win back what you lost.
If any of these sound familiar, call one of the lines above. You do not need to be in crisis to call.
Our part
We do not advertise gambling, link to gambling operators or publish promotions. Our form requests a hotel suite, not casino play. If you think anything on this site encourages gambling, tell us at hello@everacart.com and we will change it.