Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be entertainment — never a way to make money or escape a problem. This page explains how to keep play in check at Sports Interaction Casino, how to spot when it stops being fun, and where to get real, free help anywhere in Canada (excluding Ontario).
Sports Interaction is for adults only. You must be 19 or older in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and PEI, and 18 or older in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. The casino is available across Canada excluding Ontario and is licensed by the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission. If you live in Ontario, please use a provincially regulated iGaming Ontario operator instead.
Most people gamble for fun and stop when the fun stops. For some, it becomes something harder to control. Knowing the warning signs and using the tools below is the simplest way to stay on the right side of that line.
Signs gambling may be becoming a problem
Problem gambling rarely arrives all at once. It builds quietly. Be honest with yourself if you recognise any of these patterns — in yourself or someone close to you:
- Spending more money or time gambling than you planned, or than you can afford.
- Chasing losses — betting more to win back what you have already lost.
- Borrowing money, selling things, or neglecting bills to keep gambling.
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble.
- Feeling restless, anxious or irritable when you try to cut down or stop.
- Gambling to escape stress, boredom, loneliness or low mood.
- Letting work, studies, relationships or sleep suffer because of gambling.
- Feeling guilt or regret after playing, but going back anyway.
If several of these feel familiar, it is worth pausing. You do not have to wait until things reach a crisis to ask for help or set limits.
Tools to stay in control
Sports Interaction provides player-protection controls inside your account. They are free, take seconds to switch on, and are designed to be used before a session gets away from you — not just after. You can find them in your account settings under responsible gaming, or ask 24/7 live chat to set them up for you.
Deposit limits
Cap how much you can add to your account per day, week or month. Once you hit the limit, no further deposits go through until the period resets. Lowering a limit applies quickly; raising it is intentionally delayed so the decision is never made in the heat of the moment.
Loss limits
Set the maximum net amount you are willing to lose over a chosen period. When you reach it, play is paused — a clear, practical ceiling on what a bad run can cost you.
Time and reality checks
Reality checks pop up a reminder at intervals you choose, showing how long you have been playing and where you stand. They quietly break the autopilot that long sessions encourage and give you a natural moment to step away.
Cooling-off
Need a short break? A cooling-off period locks you out of wagering for a set time — from a day up to several weeks — while leaving your account otherwise intact. It is the easiest way to reset without closing anything down.
Self-exclusion
For a longer or permanent break, self-exclusion blocks your access to the casino for a fixed term or indefinitely. During this time you will not be able to log in to wager, and we will aim to stop sending you marketing. Self-exclusion is a serious commitment — treat it as one, and lean on the help resources below alongside it.
Account closure
You can ask to close your account permanently at any time. Contact support and any verified balance will be handled according to our terms before the account is shut down.
Protecting minors
Gambling is strictly for adults of legal age in your province. If you share a device with someone underage, please protect your login details, log out after each session, and never let a minor access your account. Parental-control and filtering software such as GamBlock or Net Nanny can block gambling sites on shared or family computers. Keeping accounts, cards and passwords out of reach is the single most effective way to keep underage gambling from ever starting.
Where to get help in Canada
If gambling has stopped being fun, free and confidential support is available across Canada — no judgement, no cost. You do not need to be in crisis to call.
National resources
- GameSense — a responsible-gambling program offering practical information, self-assessment tools and tips to keep gambling positive. Available through several provincial lottery and gaming corporations.
- Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) — a Canadian non-profit dedicated to preventing gambling harm: 1-416-499-9800.
Provincial 24/7 helplines
Every province outside Ontario runs a free, confidential helpline staffed around the clock. Call the line for your province below.
| Province | Helpline |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | 1-888-795-6111 |
| Alberta | 1-866-332-2322 |
| Saskatchewan | 1-800-306-6789 |
| Manitoba | 1-800-463-1554 |
| Quebec | 1-800-461-0140 |
| Nova Scotia | 1-888-347-8888 |
| New Brunswick | 1-800-461-1234 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | 1-888-899-4357 |
Need to talk to someone now? Call the Responsible Gambling Council at 1-416-499-9800, or your provincial 24/7 helpline above — for example British Columbia 1-888-795-6111, Alberta 1-866-332-2322 or Quebec 1-800-461-0140. Calls are free and confidential.
A note on this site
Sports Interaction Casino is an independent affiliate website. We are not the gambling operator, we do not hold your funds, and we cannot set or remove limits on your account — those controls live with Sports Interaction, licensed by the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission. To activate deposit limits, self-exclusion or any other tool, log in to your Sports Interaction account or contact their support team directly.
Please play within your means, treat any money you stake as the cost of entertainment, and never gamble with funds you cannot afford to lose. If gambling is no longer fun, take a break and reach out — help is there for you.