Safety board
Safer play
Our tables use play money, so nothing is at stake. The games still feel like the real thing, and habits do not care what the chips are made of. This page is worth reading anyway.
How we run the floor
- 19+ only. 19 is the legal age in New Brunswick. Every guest shows government-issued photo ID at the door, and croupiers may ask again at the tables. No ID, no entry, without exception.
- No stakes, ever. Chips are free, everyone gets the same stack, and they cannot be bought, sold or exchanged. No prize of monetary value is awarded.
- No pressure. Our croupiers do not encourage anyone to keep playing, to play faster or to "make up" for a bad hand. Leaving a table is always the right call.
- A clear end. The tables close at midnight. There is no late session and no "one more round".
- Alcohol and cards. Drinks are served responsibly. A croupier can pause a seat for anyone who has had too much.
Keep it a night out
- Decide before you arrive how long you want to spend at the tables, and take breaks.
- Treat every hand as entertainment. Chance has no memory: a "streak" does not make the next card more likely.
- If a game makes you tense, angry or restless, step away and go listen to the band.
- Look out for the people you came with.
Signs that gambling may be a problem
For some people, gambling stops being entertainment. Signs to watch for, in yourself or someone close to you, include:
- spending more time or money on gambling than planned;
- gambling to escape stress, worry or low mood;
- trying to get back money that was lost;
- hiding gambling from family or friends;
- borrowing money or missing bills because of gambling;
- feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back.
If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and help is free.
Help in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Gambling Information Line: 1-800-461-1234. Offered by the provincial Department of Health, it gives free, confidential information and referrals to people who gamble, their families and anyone affected by someone else's gambling.
Responsible Gaming Information Centre at Casino New Brunswick, 21 Casino Drive, Moncton: 506-861-4699. Staff can answer questions about how games work and about help in the province.
Voluntary Self-Exclusion. Casino New Brunswick runs a Voluntary Self-Exclusion program for anyone who wants a break from gambling at the casino. Ask at the Responsible Gaming Information Centre how it works.
More information: Responsible gaming, Government of New Brunswick and the Responsible Gambling Council.
If you have chosen a break from gambling
If you are taking a break from gambling, including through self-exclusion, a casino-themed evening may not be the right night out, even with play money. You can tell us privately when you request tickets, or write to events@brunswicknigth.com at any time; we will cancel a request with no questions asked.