Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Elgin Street Craft Beer Festival, we believe that casino gaming should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Casino games are games of chance, and the odds always favor the house. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

Online casino gaming in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the legal age of majority in their province or territory, whichever is greater. By accessing casino sites through our affiliate links, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or healthcare providers
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
• Gambling to escape problems, relieve stress, or manage negative emotions
• Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Experiencing relationship conflicts because of your gambling
• Repeatedly failing at attempts to cut back or stop gambling

Self-Help Tools

Most responsible online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a specific time period
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
• Session Time Limits: Limit how long you can play in a single session
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long and how much you've been playing
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing casino platforms
• Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account

We strongly encourage you to use these tools when registering at any online casino.

Get Help – Support Organizations

If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Contact one of these organizations:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  A peer support program available across Canada with local meetings
• Problem Gambling Services in Your Province: Contact your provincial health authority for local support services

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential and free)

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk

Australia

• Gambling Help Online
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

International

• Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office
  A worldwide fellowship offering peer support

Need Help Right Now?

If you believe you have a gambling problem, please reach out for support today. Speaking with a counselor or joining a support group is confidential, free, and can make a real difference in your life and the lives of those around you.

Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.