Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stettler Golf, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
If you find yourself struggling to control your gaming habits, help is available. We encourage you to reach out to support services before problems develop.
Age Verification
Online gambling is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the legal gambling age in your province, whichever is higher).
By accessing gaming platforms, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement for your jurisdiction in Canada.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following warning signs in your own behavior, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to recover lost money by gambling more
- Hiding Gambling: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Gambling longer or with more money than intended
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Putting gaming before work, school, or family obligations
- Using Gambling to Escape: Gaming to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Financial Strain: Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Tolerance: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Unsuccessful Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control. Consider using these features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a specified period
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders about how long you've been gaming and money spent
- Session Timeouts: Automatically log out after a set period of inactivity
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming sites
- Take a Break: Use cooling-off periods to step away from gaming
Support Organizations in Canada & Beyond
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) – www.responsiblegambling.org
Resources, research, and support for problem gambling across Canada - Gamblers Anonymous – www.gamblersanonymous.org
12-step peer support program with meetings across Canada - Provincial Helplines: Most Canadian provinces offer free gambling helplines. Contact your provincial health authority or search "problem gambling help [your province]"
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
If You Need Help
Please reach out today. Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. The sooner you seek support, the sooner you can regain control.
Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or that of a loved one, don't hesitate to contact one of the organizations listed above. All services are confidential and free.
Your well-being matters. Help is just a phone call or click away.