Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment

The charitable lottery at Trent University is conducted with care, transparency and a strong commitment to the wellbeing of every participant. The proceeds raised support projects that benefit students, staff and the wider campus community — values which extend to how we expect our supporters to engage with the lottery itself: thoughtfully and responsibly.

Participate Responsibly

The charitable lottery is intended as a meaningful, recreational way to support a cause that matters. It is not a financial product, an investment, or a strategy to recover losses. We ask every participant to keep the following principles in mind:

• Set a personal limit on how much you are comfortable contributing before purchasing tickets.
• Treat any participation as a charitable donation first and a chance to win second.
• Do not participate using funds that are needed for essential expenses or that you cannot comfortably set aside.
• Avoid using participation as a means of coping with stress, anxiety or difficult emotions.
• Take breaks. If participation feels less enjoyable or is starting to feel pressured, step back.

When to Pause

Please pause and consider seeking support if you notice any of the following:

• You are spending more than you intended on tickets, or borrowing money to participate.
• Participation is causing financial, emotional or personal harm — to yourself or to those around you.
• You are hiding the extent of your participation from family or friends.
• You feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not participating.
• You are participating in an attempt to recover previous losses.

If any of these apply, you are not alone — and confidential, professional support is available at no cost.

Support Resources

The following organisations provide free, confidential guidance and support for individuals concerned about their own — or someone else's — gambling-related behaviour. We encourage you to reach out at any time.

• Gamblers Anonymous — a fellowship offering peer support to those who wish to address their relationship with gambling.
• Gambling Therapy — international online support, therapy and forums for individuals and affected family members.
• GamCare — information, advice and support, including a confidential helpline and live chat.
• GambleAware — an independent charity providing information, prevention tools and treatment referrals.

If you are a current Trent University student or staff member, on-campus health and wellness support is also available — please visit www.trentu.ca for resources.

Protecting Minors

universityloto.com is intended exclusively for adults. The Campaign does not knowingly accept registrations or ticket purchases from anyone under 18. If you share a device with a minor, please use parental control tools and keep your account credentials secure. If you believe a minor has accessed our services, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

How We Support Responsible Participation

• Clear age verification and eligibility checks at registration.
• Transparent information about the lottery, its licence and its charitable purpose.
• Visible reminders that there is no guaranteed outcome of any draw.
• Prominent links to independent support resources on every page of this website.
• A tone of communication that avoids pressure, urgency or aggressive marketing.

If You Need Help Now

If you or someone you care about is struggling, please consider contacting one of the support services listed above. Help is available, confidential and free — and reaching out is an important first step.