Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Fort Sask Figure Skating, we believe that online gaming through INTERAC casinos should be enjoyed as entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the odds are designed in favor of the house. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and always gamble responsibly.

Age Verification

Online gambling in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the legal age of majority in your province or territory, whichever is applicable. By accessing INTERAC casino services, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction. We take age verification seriously and encourage all players to verify their legal status before playing.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognize any of these behaviors in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you've lost
• Hiding Gambling Activity: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
• Loss of Control: Being unable to stick to predetermined limits on time or money spent
• Neglecting Responsibilities: Prioritizing gambling over work, school, family, or personal obligations
• Gambling with Borrowed Money: Using credit cards, loans, or other people's money to gamble
• Mood Changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
• Escalating Bets: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to feel the same excitement
• Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
• Gambling to Escape: Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, depression, or other emotional issues

Self-Help Tools & Player Protection Features

Most INTERAC casinos offer the following tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
• Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets you can place
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic breaks or session end times
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing casino services for a set period (days, months, or years)
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling

We encourage all players to use these tools proactively as part of their responsible gaming practice.

Support Organizations & Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are trusted organizations that provide confidential support:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
  Provides resources, research, and support for problem gambling across Canada
• Gamblers Anonymous
  A peer-support organization with meetings throughout Canada offering a 12-step program for problem gamblers
• Provincial Problem Gambling Services:
  Most Canadian provinces offer free, confidential counseling and treatment programs. Contact your provincial health ministry for local resources.

International Resources

• United States – National Council on Problem Gambling
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  National helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• United Kingdom – GamCare
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Free and confidential support for problem gamblers
• United Kingdom – GamStop
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme across licensed UK operators
• Australia – Gambling Help Online
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Free counseling and information services

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. If you're concerned about your gambling habits or those of someone you care about, please don't hesitate to contact one of the support organizations listed above. All calls and inquiries are confidential.

Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Professional counselors and support groups are available 24/7 in many regions and can provide guidance tailored to your situation.

Fort Sask Figure Skating is committed to promoting responsible gaming and supporting the well-being of all our users.