Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

Online betting and gambling should be enjoyed purely as a form of entertainment. It is not a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds always favor the house, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Treat any winnings as a bonus, not an expectation.

Age Verification

Online gambling in Canada is available only to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (19+ in some provinces including British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador). By using katharinegeddes.ca, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your province of residence.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognize any of the following warning signs in your own behavior, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
• Hiding or lying about gambling activity and expenditures
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or guilty about your gambling
• Spending increasing amounts of time or money on gambling
• Unable to cut back or stop gambling despite wanting to
• Neglecting work, school, family, or social obligations due to gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions
• Experiencing relationship conflict due to gambling habits

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Most reputable online gambling operators provide tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe
• Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're prepared to lose
• Betting Limits: Control the size of individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Time-Out/Cool-Off Periods: Take a temporary break from your account
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for an extended period

We encourage you to use these tools when creating and managing your gambling accounts.

Support Organizations in Canada

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available:

Canadian Resources

• Responsible Gambling Council
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
  Provides information, research, and resources for problem gambling in Ontario and beyond.
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  A peer-support fellowship offering free meetings across Canada for people struggling with compulsive gambling.
• Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario (PGI)
  Offers counseling and support services for problem gamblers and their families.
• Addiction Services in Your Province
  Contact your provincial health authority or government for gambling addiction support services specific to your region.

International Resources

• National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
• GamCare (UK)
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please reach out for help immediately. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available. You don't have to face this alone.

Contact the Responsible Gambling Council or call a helpline in your province to speak with a counselor who can provide confidential support.

Remember: Gambling should only ever be entertainment. If it's causing harm, seek help today.