Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At City Medical Centre, we believe that gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Interac casinos and online gambling should never be considered reliable income or a substitute for employment. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and always maintain control over your gaming habits.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your province) to participate in gambling activities. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and enforce strict age verification measures. If you are under the legal age, please do not access gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please review the following warning signs and seek help if you recognize any of these patterns in your behavior:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Increasing Bets: Needing to wager more money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Loss of Control: Inability to stop gambling or stick to predetermined limits
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Gambling interferes with work, school, or family obligations
- Financial Problems: Using borrowed money, credit cards, or savings to gamble
- Mood Changes: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotions
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Withdrawal Symptoms: Feeling irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Jeopardized Relationships: Gambling causing conflict with loved ones
Self-Help Tools
Responsible gaming platforms offer various tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set maximum amounts you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Establish maximum loss thresholds to protect your finances
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a predetermined gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling sites for a set period or indefinitely
- Account Pause: Temporarily suspend your account to take a break from gambling
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your responsible gaming strategy.
Support Organizations in Canada
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support and resources:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
A leading Canadian organization providing research, education, and support for problem gambling.
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free, confidential support for people affected by problem gambling. - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free counselling and information for problem gamblers. - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Leading resource for problem gambling support in North America.
Call to Action
If you are experiencing problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out for support. Contact any of the organizations listed above or speak with a healthcare professional. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
🎲 Remember: Gaming should be fun. If it stops being fun, stop playing and seek help.