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Underage Gambling Policy

Yorkton Casino is strictly for adults, with a minimum age of 19, and firm controls keep minors out. Here you can read how age checks work, the action we take once an underage player is identified, and how parents can limit access to gambling sites on household devices.

19+ Only

Registration, deposits and play at Yorkton Casino are restricted to people aged 19 or above. The rule covers the whole site, including slots, Live Casino tables, Jackpots, welcome offer free spins, Promotions and Yorkton Rewards prizes.

We make no exceptions for anyone claiming to play just for fun, with a parent's consent or with small stakes. Adults must not create an account for a minor, give a minor their login details, or allow a minor to play for them. Any of these breaches our General Terms and results in account closure.

We offer play only where local law makes it legal, and we meet Canadian requirements on age, identity checks and anti-money laundering. Checking age is central to meeting them.

How We Check Age

Age checks start at registration and carry on throughout the life of an account. Our process includes:

  • Date of birth at registration: anyone entering a date that shows them under 19 cannot continue.
  • Electronic verification: before any deposit is accepted, we compare the home address, date of birth and legal name in full on your account with trusted data sources.
  • Document checks: if our electronic check does not confirm your age, you must upload a valid government photo ID, and deposits stay blocked until it is received.
  • Geolocation: we confirm your location before deposits so that only players in permitted areas can play.
  • Payment matching: your account name and the name shown on your payment method must be the same.

Our team also watches for signs that a minor may be using an adult's account, such as changes in play style, messages written in a way that suggests a young person, or payment details that do not match. Any such sign triggers a fresh check.

If a Minor Is Found

When we find out that a player under 19 is holding or using an account, we act as follows:

  1. The account is frozen, so no further deposits, bets or withdrawals can take place.
  2. Any winnings are void and will not be paid out.
  3. Deposits are handled in line with Canadian law and our General Terms.
  4. The account is closed permanently, and the personal details are flagged to stop a new account from being opened.

Any adult who knowingly lets a minor use their account will have that account closed too, and will forfeit any bonuses or Yorkton Rewards benefits. We may pass suspected fraud, such as fake ID, to the authorities.

Parental Controls and Filtering Tools

Our checks are strong, but the most effective protection starts at home. Parents and guardians can block gambling content before a child ever reaches a casino site. Practical steps include:

  • Turning on the parental controls built into computers, tablets, phones and game consoles.
  • Setting up filtering software to stop gambling apps and websites from opening.
  • Setting content restrictions in app stores so gambling apps cannot be downloaded without a password.
  • Using the filtering options many home internet providers offer at router level.

Open conversations with children about gambling also make a difference. Tell them casino games are designed to give the house an edge over time, and that adverts promising easy wins are not realistic.

Shared Devices and Protecting Minors

In many homes, family members use the same phone, tablet or computer. Where someone younger than 19 could get onto a device you play Yorkton Casino on, follow these simple steps:

  • Do not allow your browser or device to store your Yorkton Casino password.
  • When each session ends, sign out completely rather than simply closing the tab.
  • Lock it with a fingerprint, password or PIN that no child knows.
  • Keep cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and e-wallets such as PayPal or MuchBetter protected so they cannot be used without you.
  • Do not leave the casino open on screen when you step away.

We treat every bet placed through your account as your own, including bets someone else makes on your device. If you think a minor has logged in, change your password right away and contact us so we can investigate.

Reporting Concerns

If you are aware of, or have reason to suspect, someone under 19 playing at Yorkton Casino, tell us. Pass on the username or any other information you hold, and we will investigate confidentially. We accept reports from anyone, account holder or not.

If gambling by a young person in your family is causing worry, the free services listed on our Staying in Control page, including GamTalk and GameSense, can offer advice to parents as well as players.

Contact

Questions about this policy, age checks or a suspected underage account can be sent to [email protected]. We treat every report about a possible minor as a priority. Details on how we handle personal information are set out in our Privacy Policy.