Responsible Gaming

Last updated: January 2026 | maritrehavi.com

1. Gambling Should Be Entertainment — Not a Way to Earn Money

At maritrehavi.com, we believe that online betting and casino gaming should always be a form of leisure and entertainment — never a source of income, a solution to financial problems, or an escape from personal difficulties. Gambling outcomes are determined by chance, and over time the odds favour the operator. No strategy, system, or "sure bet" can guarantee winnings.

Before you play, decide how much time and money you can comfortably afford to lose, and treat any winnings as a bonus rather than an expectation. If gambling stops being fun, it is time to stop.

2. Age Verification

Gambling is strictly prohibited for minors. The legal gambling age in Canada varies by province and territory:

• 19 years or older: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec (casinos/racing), and most other provinces and territories.
• 18 years or older: Alberta (lotteries), Manitoba, and Quebec (lotteries).

Always check the legal age in your specific province or territory before registering with any gambling site. Licensed operators featured on maritrehavi.com are required to verify your age and identity. Never share your account with minors, and use parental control software if children have access to your devices.

3. Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Answer the following questions honestly — if you answer "yes" to one or more, it may be time to seek support:

• ☐ Do you chase losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost?
• ☐ Do you hide your gambling or lie to family and friends about how much you spend or how often you play?
• ☐ Do you gamble with money intended for essentials such as rent, bills, or groceries?
• ☐ Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to fund your gambling?
• ☐ Do you feel guilty, anxious, or depressed about your gambling?
• ☐ Do you find it hard to stop once you start, even when you planned to?
• ☐ Has gambling caused you to neglect work, studies, or relationships?
• ☐ Do you gamble to escape problems or relieve negative feelings?

4. Self-Help Tools

Licensed gambling operators offer free tools to help you stay in control. We strongly encourage you to set these up before you start playing:

• Deposit limits: Cap the amount of money you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits: Restrict how much you can lose over a set period.
• Wager/session limits: Limit the size of your bets or the length of your sessions.
• Reality checks: Receive on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
• Time-outs (cooling-off periods): Take a short break from gambling, from 24 hours to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion: Block yourself from one or more gambling sites for a longer period (months to years, or permanently). In Ontario, you can register with iGaming Ontario's self-exclusion program; other provinces offer similar programs through their lottery and gaming corporations.
• Transaction blocking: Many Canadian banks allow you to block gambling transactions on your cards.

5. Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free, confidential help is available:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) — information, prevention resources, and support referrals. www.responsiblegambling.org
• ConnexOntario (Ontario) — 24/7 confidential helpline: 1-866-531-2600. www.connexontario.ca
• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings across Canada. www.gamblersanonymous.org

International Resources

• United Kingdom: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop (self-exclusion) — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.check-dein-spiel.de

6. If You Have a Problem — Seek Help Today

Recognizing a gambling problem is a sign of strength, not weakness. Help is free, confidential, and available around the clock. If any of the warning signs above sound familiar, please take one of these steps now:

• Contact the Responsible Gambling Council or your provincial problem gambling helpline.
• Activate self-exclusion on all gambling sites you use.
• Talk to someone you trust — a friend, family member, or healthcare professional.

Remember: gambling is entertainment. Play responsibly, know your limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.