Responsible Play Statement
MontrealNumbers is committed to supporting a culture of responsible play for adults in Canada. This page outlines our approach, expectations and available support resources.
1. Core principles
Number-based play should always remain a discretionary activity, not a financial strategy or a way to address personal, professional or family difficulties. Participation should be occasional, measured and compatible with your broader responsibilities.
2. Age restrictions
MontrealNumbers is designed solely for adults who are legally permitted to participate in number-based activities in their province or territory in Canada. You must be at least 19 years old, or meet the local age threshold where that is higher, to use the website.
3. Warning signs to watch for
You should carefully monitor your behaviour and consider seeking help if you notice any of the following:
- You feel pressure to join number sessions more often than you originally planned.
- You spend more time or money on number-based play than you can comfortably afford.
- You attempt to recover losses by increasing the intensity or frequency of participation.
- You hide your activity from family members, friends or colleagues.
- Your sleep, work performance or relationships are negatively affected by your participation.
4. Practical guidelines for balanced play
To help maintain a healthy relationship with number-based play, consider the following guidelines:
- Set a clear time and budget limit before taking part, and respect those limits.
- View participation as occasional entertainment, not a way to generate income.
- Take regular breaks and avoid long, continuous sessions.
- Keep track of how often you participate and how you feel afterwards.
- Do not participate when you are tired, stressed, under the influence of substances or emotionally distressed.
5. Self-control tools
Where possible, use available tools to support self-control, such as reminders, personal notes, calendar alerts or limits you set for yourself. If you feel that external structure is needed, consider speaking with a professional support service to explore self-exclusion or formal limit-setting programs.
6. External resources and support
If number-based play stops feeling manageable or begins to affect your daily life, we strongly encourage you to seek support from independent resources. Useful organisations include, for example:
- Helplines and counselling services dedicated to gambling-related concerns in your province or territory.
- Independent organisations that provide self-assessment tools, educational material and guidance.
- Health professionals who can help you evaluate how play is affecting your well-being.
You can also consult the external links available on our main page, which include recognised responsible play and self-exclusion resources.
7. Information and limits of responsibility
MontrealNumbers provides information about weekly number sessions and does not manage personal financial accounts. While we promote responsible play and clear messaging, we cannot control individual decisions made outside the website. You remain responsible for your behaviour and for seeking help where needed.
8. Regulatory expectations
MontrealNumbers aims to align with applicable regulatory expectations and responsible play principles in Canada, including those communicated by relevant provincial authorities. Responsible play messaging is an important component of this approach and may be updated as guidance evolves.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Responsible Play Statement or wish to share feedback, you can reach us via the contact form at /contact. If you are in immediate distress, please reach out to local support services or health professionals without delay.