Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At CSC2009.ca, we believe that sports betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While betting can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and with realistic expectations. Always bet within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Sports betting in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (19+ in some provinces). CSC2009.ca is committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under the legal age in your province, please do not use our site. We employ strict age verification measures to protect minors.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, food, utilities, debt payments)
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Repeatedly trying to control, cut back, or quit gambling without success
- Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Using gambling to escape problems, anxiety, depression, or other difficult emotions
- Gambling more frequently or with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Lying about the extent of your gambling involvement
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
We offer a range of tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a given period
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders that pop up during your betting sessions to help you stay aware of time and money spent
- Session Timers: Set time limits for how long you can gamble in one session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account and our services
We encourage you to use these tools proactively. For assistance setting up any of these features, contact our customer support team.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available through trusted organizations:
Canada & Ontario
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
A leading Canadian organization providing evidence-based information and resources for responsible gambling. - Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
Phone: 1-888-230-3505
Free, confidential support available 24/7 for Ontario residents. - Gamblers Anonymous Canada
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org
12-step support group with meetings across Canada.
International Support
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - GamCare (UK)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme. - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Need Help?
If you believe you may have a gambling problem, please reach out for help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available.
You can:
- Contact one of the organizations listed above
- Speak with a healthcare provider or counselor
- Call a problem gambling helpline in your province
- Use our self-exclusion tool to take a break from betting
Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.