Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Victoria's Slutwalk, we believe that cryptocurrency gambling and online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, it carries risks and should never be viewed as an investment strategy or income source.

We are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting the well-being of our community members across Canada.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities on this website, or the legal age of majority in your Canadian province or territory, whichever is greater. We strictly enforce age verification to protect minors from gambling-related harm.

By accessing our site, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of the following warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:

• Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
• Feeling a need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
• Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
• Hiding or lying about your gambling activities and spending
• Gambling as a way to escape problems, relieve stress, or cope with negative emotions
• Jeopardizing relationships, jobs, education, or financial security due to gambling
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Experiencing irritability or mood swings when attempting to reduce gambling
• Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling

If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out for support immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

We provide several tools to help you maintain control over your gaming activities:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose during a gaming session
• Reality Checks: Enable periodic reminders during your gaming sessions to help you track time and spending
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic session durations after which you will be logged out
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing the platform
• Account Cooling-Off Periods: Request a break from your account for a specified duration

We encourage you to utilize these tools as part of your commitment to responsible gaming.

Support Organizations & Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
  www.responsiblegambling.org
  Provides resources, support, and treatment referrals for problem gambling across Canada
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  A peer support program with meetings across Canada for individuals recovering from gambling addiction

International Support

• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
  www.ncpgambling.org
  1-800-522-4700 (National Problem Gambling Helpline)
• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Free, confidential support and information about problem gambling
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Free confidential counseling and support services
• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany)
  www.bzga.de
  Information and support resources for problem gambling

If You Need Help

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you are experiencing difficulty controlling your gambling, feeling anxious about your gaming habits, or if gambling is affecting your life, relationships, work, or finances, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above.

Treatment and support are available, and recovery is possible. You do not have to face this alone.

Contact the Responsible Gambling Council or call a local helpline today to speak with a trained counselor who can provide confidential guidance and treatment options.