Responsible Gaming

Last updated: 2026

At North Haven Lodge (northhavenlodge.com), we believe that sports betting should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, escape problems, or recover financial losses. Betting involves real financial risk, and the outcome is never guaranteed. Please treat gambling as a leisure activity, set a budget you can comfortably afford to lose, and never bet with money intended for rent, bills, savings, or other essentials.

Age Verification

Gambling is strictly prohibited for minors. In most Canadian provinces and territories, the legal gambling age is 19+; in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec it is 18+. You must meet the legal age requirement in your province or territory of residence before registering with any sports betting app or platform featured on this site. Licensed operators are required to verify your age and identity — never attempt to bypass these checks, and never allow a minor to access your betting account or devices.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone you care about:

• Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activity or lying to family and friends about how much you bet
• Betting with money you cannot afford to lose, or borrowing money to gamble
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, depression, loneliness, or other problems
• Needing to bet larger amounts to get the same excitement
• Repeatedly trying and failing to control, reduce, or stop gambling

If you answered "yes" to one or more of these, it may be time to take a break and seek support.

Self-Help Tools

All reputable sports betting apps licensed in Canada offer tools to help you stay in control. We strongly encourage you to use them:

• Deposit limits — set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit.
• Loss limits — restrict how much you can lose within a set period.
• Wager/session limits — control the size of your bets and the time you spend playing.
• Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
• Cooling-off / time-out periods — take a short break from betting, from 24 hours to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from gambling platforms for an extended period. In Ontario, for example, you can self-exclude through your operator or provincial programs such as OLG's My PlayBreak.

Support Organizations

If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you love, free and confidential help is available:

• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) — information, resources, and support for safer gambling: www.responsiblegambling.org
• ConnexOntario — 24/7 confidential helpline for gambling, mental health, and addiction services in Ontario: 1-866-531-2600
• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings across Canada: www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Canada's Drug Rehab and Helpline Services — provincial problem gambling helplines are available in every province and territory; check your local health authority for details.
• National Council on Problem Gambling (US) — 1-800-522-4700 (call or text): www.ncpgambling.org

Get Help Today

If you feel that gambling is no longer fun, or if it is affecting your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, please reach out now. Talking to a professional or a support organization is free, confidential, and a sign of strength — not weakness. Contact the Responsible Gambling Council at www.responsiblegambling.org or call your provincial problem gambling helpline today. Remember: gambling should be entertainment. When the fun stops, stop.