Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Aviva Living, we believe that gambling should only be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the odds are designed to favor the house. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your province) to participate in gambling activities. Some provinces may have higher age requirements. It is your responsibility to verify that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before gambling.
We do not knowingly allow underage individuals to access gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Becoming restless or irritable when attempting to reduce or quit gambling
- Gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve negative emotions
- Chasing losses by returning to gamble more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount of time and money spent
- Jeopardizing relationships, employment, education, or career opportunities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or relying on others to cover gambling debts
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a defined period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of time
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling sites
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from gambling for a specified period
Always use these tools if available. They are designed to help you gamble responsibly.
Support Organizations & 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
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
A leading Canadian organization providing research, education, and prevention programs for responsible gambling. - Gamblers Anonymous Canada
A peer-support fellowship offering free meetings across Canada for individuals seeking help with problem gambling. - Problemgambling.ca
Provides information and resources specific to Canadian provinces and territories.
North America
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
International Resources
- GamCare (UK)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Provides support, advice, and treatment for problem gambling. - GamStop (UK)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
A national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential support and counseling services.
If You Need Help
Do not hesitate to reach out. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available. Whether you're experiencing gambling difficulties yourself or are concerned about someone else, the organizations listed above can provide confidential assistance, counseling, and treatment options.
Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services immediately or reach out to a mental health crisis line in your area.