Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Dreamland Arts Centre, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While we strive to provide an enjoyable gaming experience, it's important to understand that casino games are games of chance with a built-in house advantage. Always gamble within your means and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online casino gambling in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the legal gambling age in your province, whichever is higher). We take responsible gaming seriously and verify the age of all players before allowing access to our platform. If you are under the legal gambling age, you are not permitted to create an account or participate in any gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money to achieve excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back, control, or stop gambling without success
- Feeling restless or irritable when attempting to reduce or quit gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress
- Chasing losses by returning to gamble in hopes of recovering money
- Lying to family, friends, or therapists about the extent of your gambling
- Jeopardizing important relationships, jobs, or educational opportunities due to gambling
- Relying on others for money to cover gambling debts
- Experiencing financial difficulties or borrowing money to fund gambling activities
Self-Help Tools & Controls
We provide several tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much money you can deposit into your account.
- Loss Limits: Establish maximum loss limits to ensure you don't spend more than you intend.
- Session Time Limits: Set time reminders to help manage how long you play during each session.
- Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if you feel your gaming is becoming problematic.
For more information about these tools and how to activate them, please contact our customer support team or visit your account settings.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support and resources:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides research, education, and resources for responsible gambling across Canada. - Gamblers Anonymous Canada — Peer support meetings and recovery programs available nationwide.
- Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario — Counseling and treatment services for residents of Ontario.
International Resources
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
- United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
All of these services offer confidential support and are free to use. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If You Need Help
If you believe you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. The organizations listed above provide confidential support and treatment options. You can also speak with a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare provider.
Remember: Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and recovery is possible with the right support and resources.