Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Ability Starts Here, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online casino gaming should only be viewed as a form of entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical edge, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please play only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age in your province) to participate in online casino gaming. We take age verification seriously and comply with all provincial regulations. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not use our affiliated casinos.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognize any of these warning signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately:
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, utilities)
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about the time and money spent
- Neglecting family, work, school, or other important obligations due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Increasing the amount of money wagered to get the same excitement
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Failed attempts to cut back or control gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Relationship conflicts related to gambling habits
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 amount of money you can lose in a day, week, or month
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set session duration limits to prevent extended play
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an account or multiple casinos
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your responsible gaming strategy.
Support Resources & Help Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides resources, counselling referrals, and support across Canada - Gambling Help Online
Confidential support and self-assessment tools available across Canadian provinces - Problem Gambling Services
Contact your provincial health authority for local counselling and treatment services
International Resources
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
www.ncpgambling.org - GamCare (UK)
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK Self-Exclusion)
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Take Action Now
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out—problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available 24/7.
Contact the Responsible Gambling Council or a local counsellor in your province. Your health and wellbeing are more important than any bet.
Ability Starts Here is committed to supporting responsible gaming. Thank you for playing safely.