Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At cellulosic-biofuel.ca, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and always set strict limits on both time and spending before you play.
If you choose to play at Interac casinos, do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the applicable legal age in your province) to participate in online gambling. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all local legal requirements before registering or playing.
Age verification is mandatory. If you are under the legal gambling age, you must not register or attempt to access gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Review the following checklist and seek help if you recognize these patterns in your behaviour:
- Chasing losses: Trying to recover lost money by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling activity secret from family or friends
- Increasing stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Borrowing money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Loss of control: Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when not gambling
- Gambling with emergency funds: Using money meant for bills, rent, or essential expenses
- Lying about gambling: Dishonesty with loved ones about time spent or money lost
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
If you recognize any of these warning signs, it is important to seek support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Features
Responsible online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on the total amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Request regular pop-up reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Time-Out/Cooling-Off Periods: Temporarily suspend your account to take a break from gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from gambling services
- Session Limits: Set a maximum duration for each gaming session
Use these tools proactively to maintain control and gamble responsibly.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support, counselling, and resources:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Information and support services for problem gambling in Canada - Gamblers Anonymous
A peer-support fellowship offering meetings across Canada for those seeking recovery - Provincial Helplines: Check your provincial health or addiction services for local gambling helplines and counselling
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
All of these services are confidential and free. Speaking with a counsellor can provide practical strategies and emotional support.
If You Need Help
If you are experiencing problem gambling or have concerns about your gambling behaviour, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support, and recovery is possible.
Contact the Responsible Gambling Council at www.responsiblegambling.org or call your provincial helpline for immediate assistance.
Your wellbeing is important. Take action now.