Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Select Shoes, we believe that online casino gaming should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. If you find yourself relying on gambling as income, please reach out for support immediately.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Only wager money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
To access and participate in online casino gaming in Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your province, whichever is higher). Some provinces have different age requirements—please verify your local regulations.
We are committed to preventing access by minors. If you are under the legal gambling age, you must not participate in any gaming activities on our recommended sites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be honest with yourself. If you experience any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Keeping your gambling secret from family, friends, or partners
- Loss of Control: Being unable to stop or limit your gambling sessions
- Increased Betting: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Prioritizing gambling over work, school, family, or personal obligations
- Financial Problems: Borrowing money, using credit cards, or experiencing debt due to gambling
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when not gambling
- Escape Behavior: Using gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control. Take advantage of these features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a session or timeframe
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a set period of gameplay
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from casino sites for a period you choose
- Account Cooling-Off: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a set period
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org — Ontario-based organization providing support, resources, and information
- Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario — Offers counselling and support services across Ontario
- Gamblers Anonymous — Fellowship for those with gambling addiction; meetings across Canada
- Local Provincial Helplines: Contact your provincial health ministry for gambling support services in your area
International Resources
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
All services are confidential and offer free support.
Need Help?
If you or someone you care about is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help today. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. The sooner you get support, the sooner you can regain control.
Contact the Responsible Gambling Council or call a provincial helpline immediately.
Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible.