Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At handsanitize.ca, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Online casino gaming should only be viewed as a form of entertainment with money you can afford to lose. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your province) to participate in online casino gaming. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and verifying the age of all users before accessing our services. If you are under the legal age, please do not use these platforms.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following behaviors in yourself, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing Losses: Continuously gambling to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling: Concealing your gambling activity from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Gambling longer or with more money than you intended
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or neglecting family due to gambling
- Increasing Bets: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Financial Strain: Gambling with money needed for essential expenses
- Mood Swings: Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Failed Attempts to Stop: Repeated unsuccessful efforts to reduce or quit gambling
- Relationship Problems: Conflict with loved ones over gambling habits
- Borrowing to Gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose in a session or day
- Time Limits: Set session duration limits to prevent extended play
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing casino platforms
- Account Pause: Take a break from gambling for a specified period
- Budget Management: Track your spending and set personal gambling budgets
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain responsible gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org – Resources and support for problem gambling across Canada
- Gamblers Anonymous (Canada) – Support meetings and peer assistance across Canada
- Provincial Helplines: Most provinces offer toll-free problem gambling helplines—contact your provincial health authority for details
International Resources
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) – www.ncpgambling.org – 1-800-522-4700
- GamCare (UK) – www.gamcare.org.uk – Free counseling and support
- GamStop (UK) – www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme
- Gambling Help Online (Australia) – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
If You Need Help
Don't struggle alone. Problem gambling is a recognized condition with effective treatments. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or that of a loved one, professional support is available 24/7.
Contact one of the organizations above today. All conversations are confidential and free of charge.
Remember These Facts
- The house always has a mathematical edge—casino games are designed this way
- No strategy or system can overcome the house edge
- Gambling outcomes are determined by chance, not skill (except in rare games like poker)
- Losses should never be viewed as "debts" to chase
- Recovery from problem gambling is possible with proper support