Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At thurst-ts.ca, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While fast withdrawals make gameplay more convenient, gambling always carries risk. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

Age Verification

You must be at least 19 years of age in Ontario and most Canadian provinces to participate in online gambling, or the legal age in your province if higher. Some provinces set the age at 18 or 21. It is your responsibility to verify your local legal gambling age and comply with all applicable provincial and territorial laws. We do not permit minors to access our site or create accounts under any circumstances.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do any of these statements describe your gambling behavior? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• You gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
• You chase losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• You hide your gambling activity from family, friends, or healthcare providers
• You have attempted to cut back or stop gambling but were unable to do so
• You use gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
• You have borrowed money or sold possessions to fund gambling
• You continue gambling despite negative consequences (financial, relationship, health, legal)
• You feel restless or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
• You lie to loved ones about the extent of your gambling
• Gambling is affecting your work, school, or relationships

If you recognize any of these signs, seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a recognized mental health condition, and recovery is possible.

Self-Help Tools & Player Protections

Most responsible online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much money you can deposit into your account
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose during a specific time period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders during gameplay about how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout timers to restrict how long you can play in one session
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing your account for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling completely

We encourage you to use these tools proactively. They are designed to protect your wellbeing and help you maintain control over your gaming.

Support Organizations & Help Resources for Canada

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Contact one of these trusted organizations:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
  Information and resources for problem gambling in Ontario and across Canada
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  A free, peer-support fellowship for individuals with gambling problems
• Problem Gambling Services (Provincial Health Services)
  Many Canadian provinces offer free counselling and treatment programs through public health systems

International Resources

• National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Free, confidential support for problem gambling
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

All of these services are confidential and free to access.

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

Problem gambling is not a sign of weakness—it is a recognized disorder with effective treatments. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Whether you are experiencing gambling urges, financial difficulties due to gambling, or relationship strain, professional counselors and support groups are ready to help.

Don't wait. If gambling is causing problems in your life, contact a support organization above or speak with your doctor today.

Your health and wellbeing are more important than any game. Help is available, and recovery is possible.

Our Commitment

thurst-ts.ca is committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. We support player protection, age verification, and access to gambling support services. We do not condone underage gambling, and we encourage all players to gamble responsibly and seek help if needed.