Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At North Advisory Bookkeeping, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. While online casinos can provide entertainment and excitement, it's important to understand that gambling should be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gambling is only legal for individuals who are 18 years of age or older in Canada. Some provinces may have different legal age requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirements in your jurisdiction before participating in any gambling activities. We do not permit access to our site or affiliated casinos to anyone under the legal gambling age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Being unable to cut back or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food, medications)
- Experiencing financial difficulties due to gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social relationships because of gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when attempting to reduce gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement
- Borrowing money or going into debt to finance gambling
- Experiencing anxiety, depression, or other emotional distress related to gambling
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Most responsible online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets or wagers
- Reality Checks: Enable periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling sites
- Session Timeouts: Automatically log out after a set period of inactivity
We encourage you to use these tools as part of a responsible gaming strategy.
Support Organizations and Resources
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 (RGC) — www.responsiblegambling.org
Ontario-based organization offering resources, research, and support for responsible gambling in Canada. - Gamblers Anonymous Canada — www.gamblersanonymous.org
A peer-support fellowship offering meetings and mutual aid for individuals with gambling problems.
North America
- National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) — www.ncpgambling.org
US-based organization providing resources and a helpline for problem gambling (1-800-522-4700).
International Resources
- GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
UK-based support service offering counseling and self-help tools. - GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
UK national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. - Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Australian service providing online counseling and support.
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a serious condition that can affect your mental health, finances, and relationships. Support is available, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Contact the Responsible Gambling Council at www.responsiblegambling.org or reach out to a local counselor or mental health professional in your area. Many services offer free and confidential support.
Our Responsibility
North Advisory Bookkeeping and all affiliated casinos are committed to:
- Providing accurate information about the odds and risks of gambling
- Preventing underage gambling through age verification
- Offering self-exclusion and control tools
- Treating problem gambling as a serious public health issue
- Providing access to support resources and professional help