Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Cambridge Active Self Help, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Playing at Interac casinos should be fun, exciting, and within your means. If you find yourself thinking of gambling as income or a solution to money troubles, it's time to take a step back and seek support.

Age Verification

Online gambling in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the legal age in your province, whichever is higher). By accessing any affiliated casino on this website, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement for your jurisdiction.

Parents and guardians: If you're concerned about a young person's online activities, please use parental controls and monitoring tools provided by your internet service provider.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do any of these warning signs apply to you? If so, it may be time to seek help:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
• Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
• Lying to others about how much you gamble
• Losing control over the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, food, or bills

If you recognize any of these signs, help is available.

Self-Help Tools & Player Controls

Reputable Interac casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly).
• Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose before you must stop playing.
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a set duration to encourage breaks.
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered.
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing the casino. This is a powerful tool for taking a break.
• Account Cooling-Off Periods: Request a mandatory break (usually 24 hours to several weeks) before accessing your account again.

Use these tools proactively. They are designed to protect you, and most responsible casinos make them easily accessible in your account settings.

Support Organizations in Canada & Beyond

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, reach out to one of these trusted organizations:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
  Provides resources, support, and information for Canadians affected by problem gambling.
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  A fellowship of individuals recovering from gambling problems. Check their website for local meetings.
• Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario (PGIO)
  Offers counselling and support services across Ontario.

International Resources

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme for UK-based players.
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
  www.ncpgambling.org

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

Problem gambling is a real issue, but recovery is possible. Whether you've noticed warning signs in yourself or a loved one, speaking with a counselor or calling a support hotline is a sign of strength, not weakness.

You don't have to gamble alone. Support is just a phone call or click away.

Start your journey to recovery today by contacting the Responsible Gambling Council at www.responsiblegambling.org or calling their helpline for resources and referrals in your province.

Cambridge Active Self Help is committed to promoting responsible gaming. This information is provided for educational purposes and to support player safety.