Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment and fun, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While Interac casino games can be exciting, it's important to remember that the house always has a mathematical advantage. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble more than you can comfortably spare.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the legal age of majority in your province). It is illegal for minors to participate in online gambling. By accessing any gaming platform, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Neglecting work, school, family, or other responsibilities
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Experiencing relationship or financial problems due to gambling
If you identify with any of these warning signs, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're comfortable losing before you stop playing
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders that inform you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from accessing your gaming account
- Take Breaks: Regularly step away from gaming to maintain perspective and control
Use these tools proactively to ensure your gaming remains fun and within your means.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential help is available from these organizations:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous Canada — Peer support and recovery meetings across Canada
- Provincial Gaming Help Lines — Contact your provincial health ministry for local resources
North America
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) — www.ncpgambling.org — 1-800-522-4700
International
- GamCare (UK) — www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK Self-Exclusion) — www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gambling Help Online (Australia) — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
All support services listed above are confidential and free to access. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Contact one of the support organizations listed above or speak with a healthcare professional. Recovery is possible, and support is available.
Remember: There is no shame in asking for help. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can begin your journey to recovery.