Responsible Gaming
Last updated: January 2026
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At sunparlorflyers.ca, we believe sports betting should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or escape from stress. The odds always favour the operator over time, and no betting strategy can guarantee winnings. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view betting as a source of income or an investment.
If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.
Age Verification — 19+ in Most of Canada
Online sports betting and casino gambling in Canada are strictly for adults of legal gambling age:
- 19 years or older in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
- 18 years or older in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec.
Licensed operators are required to verify your age and identity before allowing you to wager. Underage gambling is illegal, and accounts found to belong to minors will be closed and winnings voided. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental control software and to keep login credentials and payment information secure.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
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 or lying to family and friends about how much you bet
- Borrowing money, selling belongings, or using credit to fund gambling
- Gambling with money meant for rent, bills, groceries, or other essentials
- Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, loneliness, or low mood
- Neglecting work, school, or relationships because of gambling
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or quit gambling
- Thinking about gambling constantly, even when you're not playing
If you answered "yes" to one or more of these, it may be time to talk to someone. Problem gambling can affect anyone — it is not a sign of weakness, and help works.
Self-Help Tools Available at Licensed Operators
All regulated betting sites we reference offer tools to help you stay in control. We strongly encourage you to use them before problems start:
- Deposit limits: Cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
- Loss limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period.
- Wager/time limits: Restrict how much you can bet or how long you can play per session.
- Reality checks: On-screen reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
- Cooling-off / time-out periods: Take a short break from your account (24 hours to several weeks).
- Self-exclusion: Block yourself from gambling for months or years. In Ontario, you can register with iGaming Ontario's centralized self-exclusion program; most provinces offer similar programs through their lottery and gaming corporations.
You can also block gambling transactions through many Canadian banks and use third-party blocking software (e.g., Gamban, BetBlocker) to restrict access to gambling sites on your devices.
Support Organizations
Free, confidential help is available 24/7. You don't have to face this alone.
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) — Independent non-profit dedicated to problem gambling prevention and support across Canada. www.responsiblegambling.org
- ConnexOntario (Ontario) — Free, confidential helpline for problem gambling, mental health, and addiction services: 1-866-531-2600 (24/7).
- Gambling Helpline (Alberta) — 1-866-332-2322 (24/7).
- Gambling Support BC (British Columbia) — 1-888-795-6111 (24/7).
- Gambling: Help and Referral (Quebec) — 1-800-461-0140 (24/7).
- Gamblers Anonymous — Peer-support meetings across Canada. www.gamblersanonymous.org
- GamTalk — Free online peer support community for Canadians affected by problem gambling. www.gamtalk.org
International Resources
- United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop (national self-exclusion) — www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org (call or text 1-800-522-4700)
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.check-dein-spiel.de
If You Have a Problem, Seek Help Today
Recognizing a gambling problem is a sign of strength, not failure. If any of the warning signs above sound familiar — for you or for someone you love — please reach out to one of the organizations listed on this page. Support is free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Set your limits. Take breaks. Talk to someone. Gambling is only a game when you stay in control.