Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Sports betting should be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the sportsbook, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Sports betting is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older in Canada (or the legal age of majority in your province or territory, whichever is higher). If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not participate in any betting activities.
By using dgordonartkingston.com, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in your behaviour, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Gambling with larger amounts of money than intended
- Spending more time gambling than planned
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the extent of your betting
- Experiencing anxiety, depression, or mood changes related to gambling
- Neglecting family, work, school, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Feeling irritable or restless when trying to reduce gambling
If you experience any of these warning signs, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Resources
Many sportsbooks offer tools to help you manage your gambling responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications about your gambling activity and time spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling accounts
- Betting Limits: Restrict the amount you can wager on individual bets
- Time Limits: Set session time limits to reduce extended gambling periods
Please speak with your sportsbook provider about implementing these tools on your account.
Support Organizations in Canada & Internationally
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Canada's leading organization providing research, resources, and support for problem gambling
- Gamblers Anonymous: A peer-support fellowship with meetings across Canada for individuals struggling with gambling addiction
- Canadian Problem Gambling Network: Offers information, counselling, and treatment resources across provinces
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free, confidential support for problem gamblers
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free counselling and support services
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): German federal centre providing information and support for problem gambling
If You Need Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help immediately. Support is available, and recovery is possible.
Reach out to any of the organizations listed above for free, confidential support. Many offer phone hotlines, online chat, and in-person counselling services.
Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are not alone.