Gambling age in Quebec
Loto-Québec's casinos and gaming halls are restricted to visitors 18 or over.1 Quebec's State casino rules say a person must be of full age to be admitted to a State casino.2
Minimum age by activity
| Lottery | Quebec's Act respecting the Société des loteries du Québec forbids any business operator to sell a minor a ticket for a lottery scheme the company conducts and administers.3 |
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| Bingo and charitable gaming | Quebec's Bingo Rules say no minor may be present in the hall or place while bingo is being run, unless the minor is working at the bingo.4 |
| Online gambling | Logging in to Loto-Québec's online site means confirming you are 18 or older, a Québec resident and physically in Québec.5 |
At the door
At Loto-Québec casinos and gaming halls, anyone who appears to be under 25 may be asked for government-issued photo ID as proof of age.1 Under Quebec's State casino rules, a person asked to prove their age must do so with a passport, an act of birth, a driver's licence or an identity card.2 Casino de Montréal may ask for proof of age at the door and for some transactions; bring a photo ID, as photocopies and photos of ID on a phone are not accepted.6
Who runs gambling in Quebec
Loto-Québec's mandate is to set up and manage gaming locations in Québec.1 The Government of Québec created the Société des casinos du Québec in 1992, primarily to add attractions to Québec's tourism infrastructure.1
Who regulates it
The Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux issues permits, licences and authorizations in the alcohol, gaming, professional combat sports and horse racing sectors.7
Gambling online in Quebec
Loto-Québec states that its gaming website, lotoquebec.com, is the only legal gaming website in Québec.8
Self-exclusion
Loto-Québec offers voluntary self-exclusion from its casinos and gaming halls.9
Worth knowing
Casino de Montréal admits guests only if they are 18 or older, including to its bars, restaurants and the Cabaret du Casino.6 Under the Civil Code of Québec, full age (the age of majority) is 18; on reaching it a person stops being a minor.10
Tax on winnings
CRA Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1 (effective July 3, 2020): a prize from a lottery scheme is generally not taxable as income or capital gain, unless the circumstances make it employment, business or property income or an achievement prize. Only the winnings; interest or investment income earned on them is a separate matter.11
Help with gambling
Jeu : aide et référence, 24/7 gambling helpline: 514 527-0140 or 1 800 461-0140.12
Where to play in Quebec
We list 40 places in Quebec: 23 bingo halls, 13 gaming venues, 4 casinos. See all casinos in Quebec.
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