Responsible Gambling: Limits, Warning Signs and Help in Canada

Gambling should be entertainment with a fixed cost, like a night out. It is for adults only, and it should never be treated as a way to earn money or to recover losses.

Keep play under control

• Decide on a deposit budget before you start and never go over it.
• Set a time limit for each session and take regular breaks.
• Never gamble with money needed for rent, bills, food or debts.
• Do not chase losses. A losing session is not a reason to deposit more.
• Do not play when you are tired, upset or under the influence of alcohol.

Warning signs

• Spending more time or money than you planned.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing money or selling things to gamble.
• Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to stop.
• Gambling to escape stress or problems.

If several of these sound familiar, take a break and talk to someone you trust.

Tools offered by casinos

Licensed casinos, including Oxibet, normally let you control your play from the account profile. Look for these options and use them early, not after a bad session:

• Deposit limits: a daily, weekly or monthly cap on what you can add.
• Time-outs: a short break from one day to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion: a longer or permanent block on the account.
• Reality checks: reminders showing how long you have played.

Where to get help in Canada

• ConnexOntario: free, confidential support for people in Ontario, 24/7, by phone at 1-866-531-2600.
• Responsible Gambling Council: information and tools for players across Canada at responsiblegambling.org.
• Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings at gamblersanonymous.org.
• Gambling Therapy: free online support and advice at gamblingtherapy.org.

Age and legality

You must be of legal gambling age in your province: 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. If online gambling is not allowed where you live, do not play. Parents can protect children with filtering software and by keeping devices and payment cards out of reach.

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