Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Sports betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While betting can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and within your means.
Remember: the house always has an edge. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your province) to participate in sports betting. Some provinces have higher minimum ages. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble.
If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not use this website or place any bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, problem gambling may be developing:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount wagered
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back or stop
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, utilities, bills)
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or relationships due to gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Risking important relationships, jobs, or opportunities because of gambling
If you are experiencing any of these warning signs, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most licensed sportsbooks offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a specific time period
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during your gaming session reminding you how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an operator's website
- Take a Break: Pause your account for a set period without closing it permanently
- Cooling Off Period: Request a mandatory break before re-activating your account
Use these tools proactively to protect yourself and maintain responsible gambling habits.
Support Organizations in Canada & Beyond
If you or someone you care about is struggling with problem gambling, these organizations offer confidential help and support:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Information and resources for problem gambling in Ontario and across Canada - Gambling Helpline (Canada)
Free, confidential support available 24/7 across most Canadian provinces
Contact your provincial gambling helpline for local support services
International Resources
- National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) — Free, confidential support - GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Support and counselling for problem gamblers - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, anonymous counselling and support services
Get Help Today
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible with the right support.
Reach out to one of the organizations listed above. All services are confidential and free. Taking the first step is often the hardest—but it's also the most important.
Your health and well-being matter. Help is available.