Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Athletic Yogis, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While we offer instant withdrawal casinos and Interac payment options for your convenience, it's important to approach gambling responsibly and within your means.

Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose and set realistic limits before you start playing.

Age Verification

Online gambling in Canada is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the legal age in your province, whichever is higher). By accessing our casino partners, you confirm that you meet these age requirements and comply with all local gambling regulations in your jurisdiction.

We take age verification seriously and support strict enforcement of these requirements to protect minors.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognize any of the following signs in your own behavior, please seek help immediately:

• Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
• Hiding Gambling Activity: Being secretive about the time or money spent gambling
• Increasing Amounts: Needing to gamble with more money to achieve the same excitement
• Failed Control Attempts: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop gambling
• Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
• Financial Problems: Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling activities
• Mood Changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
• Escalating Stakes: Gambling with increasingly larger amounts
• Using Gambling to Escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

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

• Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on the amount you can deposit
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose in a specific time period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long and how much you've been playing
• Time-Out (Cool-Off Period): Temporarily suspend your account for a set period without closing it
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
• Account History: Review your complete gaming and spending history to make informed decisions

We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of a healthy gaming approach.

Support Organizations & Help Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available. Organizations serving Canada include:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
  Ontario-based organization providing research, resources, and support for problem gambling

Provincial Resources

• Gamblers Anonymous Canada – Peer support meetings across the country
• Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario – Treatment and counseling services
• Alberta Gambling Research and Treatment Centre – Assessment and therapy programs

International Resources

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
  www.ncpgambling.org

All services listed above offer confidential support and are available to help you or your loved ones.

If You Need Help

Please reach out today. Problem gambling is treatable, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak with a healthcare provider, or call a problem gambling helpline in your province. Support is available 24/7, and all conversations are confidential.

Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible.