No money is ever at stake here. Habits can still form, though, and this is what we do about them.
If gambling is doing you harm right now, ConnexOntario takes calls free on 1-866-531-2600 at every hour of the day, or you can chat online with the Responsible Gambling Council.
Social casino games share the look, sounds and pace of real gambling. That is why the Belle carries only adults above the legal gambling age and nothing aboard is meant for anyone younger than 19. Your age is checked twice: on the banner you meet when you step aboard, and again with a tick when you take out a deck pass.
A free game can be tuned to feel generous, and it refills your locker for nothing, which no real-money game ever does. A lucky run aboard says nothing about how you would get on with real money at stake.
| Who to call ashore | What help they give passengers | Ring the line or visit the site |
|---|---|---|
| ConnexOntario | Gambling help that costs nothing, stays confidential and never closes (Ontario) | 1-866-531-2600 · connexontario.ca |
| Responsible Gambling Council | Information plus hands-on tools to keep play in check | responsiblegambling.org |
| CCSA | Canada’s research and plain information on gambling and addiction | ccsa.ca |
| Gamblers Anonymous | Peer meetings, in person | gamblersanonymous.org |
Worried about a child using this site? Write to [email protected] and we will help you block it.
Rivermist Islands takes passengers aged 19 or over and nobody younger. The Belle’s games run on virtual coins of no monetary value, which the purser will never buy back, sell, pay out or swap. You will find no coin shop and no payment page on any deck, no prize of real-world value waits at any landing, and doing well aboard does not imply future success at real-money gambling.
Rough water with gambling? Help is free and confidential: ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600, any hour, any day · CCSA · Responsible Gambling Council · How the Belle keeps play safe