Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At First Power Canada, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Please play responsibly and within your means. If you find yourself struggling with your gaming habits, help is available.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming at affiliate sites linked through First Power Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or the applicable legal gambling age in your province or territory in Canada, whichever is greater.
By accessing casino platforms through our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirements in your jurisdiction. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these signs in your own behavior? If so, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses: Gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling secret from family, friends, or partners
- Increasing amounts: Needing to gamble with larger sums to get the same excitement
- Loss of control: Unable to stick to limits you've set for yourself
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Financial strain: Borrowing money, using credit cards, or facing debt because of gambling
- Emotional dependence: Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative feelings
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop gambling
- Restlessness when not gambling: Feeling irritable or anxious when you can't gamble
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most licensed Canadian online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or time-outs after a certain period of play
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications about your time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from casino platforms
- Account Closure: Request permanent closure of your gaming account
We encourage you to use these tools. They are designed to help you maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organizations in Canada & Worldwide
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Ontario-based organization providing information and referrals
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - Gamblers Anonymous Canada – Peer support and recovery meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org - National Problem Gambling helplines vary by province:
Contact your provincial health authority or search "problem gambling support [your province]"
International Support
- United Kingdom: GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) and GamStop (www.gamstop.co.uk)
- Australia: Gambling Help Online (www.gamblinghelponline.org.au)
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (www.ncpgambling.org)
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Addiction support services
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out for help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is confidential and free.
You are not alone. Thousands of Canadians have successfully sought help and regained control of their lives. Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak with your doctor, or call a provincial helpline.
Remember: Gaming should enhance your life as entertainment—never jeopardize your financial security, relationships, or wellbeing.