Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While playing games like Chicken Road can be enjoyable, it is important to stay in control, set limits, and understand the risks. If gambling stops being fun, it may be time to seek help.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older — or the legal gambling age in your province or territory of Canada — to play Chicken Road or access any gambling-related content on this website. Gambling by minors is illegal and strictly prohibited. We encourage parents and guardians to use filtering software to prevent underage access.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone close to you, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost.
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using funds meant for bills or essentials to gamble.
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop gambling.
• Neglecting work, school, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling.
• Lying about how often or how much you gamble.
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional pain.

Self-Help Tools

Many regulated gambling platforms offer practical tools to help you stay in control. If you play Chicken Road or any other gambling game, consider using:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits — cap how much you can lose within a set period.
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Time-outs — take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from accessing gambling sites or venues for a longer period, usually six months to five years or permanently.

Use these tools proactively — even if you do not currently feel you have a problem. Prevention is always better than cure.

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know needs help, free and confidential support is available. Contact the organisation most relevant to your location:

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk · GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
• Other regions: Use the most relevant national problem gambling helpline or organisation in your country. A quick internet search for “problem gambling help [your country]” will guide you to local, confidential support.

Need Help Now?

If you believe you have a gambling problem — or if gambling is affecting your mental health, finances, or relationships — please seek help today. You are not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Contact one of the organisations listed above, or speak to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional. The earlier you ask for support, the sooner you can regain control.