Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
At dpenergy.info, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Canada is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the applicable legal age in your province). By accessing our website, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognize any of the following signs in your own behaviour or that of someone you know, please seek help immediately:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to friends or family about your gambling activities or losses
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to finance gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These may include:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on the amount you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set maximum amounts you are willing to lose during a specific period
- Wagering Limits: Control the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about your time spent gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling platforms
- Time Limits: Set time restrictions for your gaming sessions
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your responsible gaming strategy.
Support Organizations and 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 (Primary Resource)
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
A leading Canadian organization providing education, prevention, and treatment resources for problem gambling. - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Provides information on problem gambling and supports provincial and territorial initiatives.
International Resources
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Provides support and information for problem gamblers. - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free counselling and self-help resources. - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany)
Provides information on gambling risks and support resources.
Take Action Today
If you are experiencing problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. Many people have successfully overcome gambling problems with proper help and treatment.
Contact the Responsible Gambling Council or the National Council on Problem Gambling today. These organizations offer confidential support, treatment referrals, and resources to help you regain control.
Remember
Gambling should always be:
- An entertaining activity you can afford to lose
- Based on luck, not a strategy to make money
- Never pursued when stressed, depressed, or seeking escape
- Balanced with other activities and responsibilities
Your wellbeing is important. Play responsibly.