Quebec Bans Money Laundering Convicts From Stepping Into Land-Based Casinos
Quebec, has just announced a new regulation as part of its Canadian Gambling Laws, that will disallow former convicts of…
The largest province in Canada, Quebec, has just announced a new regulation as part of its Canadian Gambling Laws, that will disallow former convicts of money washing and forgery from stepping into land-based casinos.
Prioritizing a trustworthy and responsible gambling culture
With the exception of the indigenous community, all of Quebec’s legal body of laws is owned by Loto-Quebec. The new law is now under the violations of the Controlled and Substance Act and will address directly the crimes of forgery and money laundering.
Those who have been accused and/or convicted of the mentioned crimes within the last five years will be banned in all land-based casinos within the district. The law is set to be placed in motion around the end of this coming September.
Spokesperson for Quebec’s Finance Ministry Claudia Loupret announced this earlier this week during a press release, where she specified how The Crown is prioritizing a centred approach towards upping responsible gambling in Canada, to enforce an already strict framework of safety and trustworthiness within the country. She specified how Quebec is an example of enhancing financial integrity within provincial casinos.
Gambling Awareness: Staying in the Green
At CanadaCasino, we believe that the best way to enjoy online gaming is to stay informed and in control. In the Canadian market, gambling should always be viewed as a form of paid entertainment, much like a movie ticket or a hockey game—never as a source of income.
The Golden Rules of Responsible Play
To keep your experience positive, we recommend following the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction:
- Set a Hard Budget: Only wager what you can afford to lose. Once that “entertainment fund” is gone, it is time to log off.
- Time Management: Use your phone or casino tools to set session timers. It is easy to lose track of time when you’re on a roll.
- Avoid “The Chase”: Trying to win back losses is the most common pitfall. Accept a loss as the “cost of play” and walk away.
- Play Sober and Focused: Never gamble when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol or substances.
If you ever feel that gambling is no longer just entertainment, it’s important to know that help is available. Independent organizations like GambleAware provide free, confidential advice, tools, and support for anyone looking to understand their gambling habits better or seek professional help.
Safety at the core
All the casinos we feature on our CanadaCasino site are safe and properly licenced. As a quality standard, they all feature a page on the Responsible Gambling page with the needed resources for any gambling addictions.
From our end, we have a featured Responsible Gambling page where we outline helpful tools such as budgeting and time-management templates to help our players in Canada manage their casino game experience more.
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