Responsible gambling
At Spinbara, gambling should always be a form of entertainment, never a way to make money or solve financial problems. This page brings together information and resources so you stay in control at all times.
Only play if you are of legal age
Access to real-money gambling is reserved exclusively for adults. The minimum legal age is 19 in most Canadian provinces and territories, and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. It is strictly forbidden for minors to register or play. If you share your device, enable parental controls to prevent access.
Warning signs
It's worth reviewing your habits honestly. These are some signs that gambling may be ceasing to be leisure:
- Playing for longer or with more money than you had planned.
- Trying to win back losses with new bets (chasing losses).
- Borrowing money or neglecting responsibilities in order to gamble.
- Feeling anxiety, irritability or guilt related to gambling.
- Lying to those around you about how much you gamble.
Self-control tools
Responsible operators offer mechanisms to help you gamble sensibly. We recommend using them from day one:
- Deposit limits: set a daily, weekly or monthly cap.
- Time limits: set the maximum length of your sessions.
- Cool-off or self-exclusion: block your account temporarily or permanently when you need to.
- Self-assessment test: answer honestly to understand your situation.
Where to get help
If you think you or someone close to you has a gambling problem, there are specialized organizations in Canada that offer free, confidential support, such as the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) and your provincial problem-gambling helpline. You are not alone: asking for help is the first step.