Responsible Gaming

At heritage2012.com, we believe participating in fantasy sports and sports betting should always be an enjoyable, entertaining, and engaging experience. Gambling and fantasy sports competitions should never be viewed as a source of income, a way to build wealth, or a solution to financial difficulties. We are dedicated to promoting safe play and ensuring our Canadian community has the resources necessary to make informed, healthy choices.

Legal Age Requirements (19+ / 18+)

Underage gambling is strictly prohibited. In Canada, the legal age to participate in sports betting, daily fantasy sports, and online gaming depends on your province or territory of residence:

• 19 years of age or older: Most Canadian provinces and territories, including Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick.
• 18 years of age or older: Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec.

We encourage parents and guardians to implement parental control software—such as Net Nanny, CyberPatrol, or Qustodio—to prevent minors from accessing gambling-related websites and platforms.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling behaviours can shift gradually. It is vital to regularly evaluate your play. Ask yourself if you or someone you care about experiences any of the following warning signs:

• Chasing losses: Returning to play immediately or increasing bet sizes to recover lost funds.
• Concealing activity: Hiding, lying about, or downplaying the time and money spent on fantasy sports or betting.
• Financial strain: Spending money allocated for essential expenses (rent, bills, groceries) or borrowing money to gamble.
• Preoccupation: Constantly thinking about upcoming contests, odds, or strategies to the detriment of work, school, or personal relationships.
• Emotional impact: Experiencing anxiety, irritability, guilt, or depression related to gambling outcomes.
• Difficulty stopping: Finding it hard to cut down, take breaks, or step away when intended.

Player Protection and Self-Help Tools

Licensed Canadian operators provide a variety of responsible gaming controls designed to help you stay in command of your play. We strongly recommend setting these parameters as soon as you create an account:

• Deposit Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can deposit into your account daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss and Wagering Limits: Cap the amount of money you can lose or wager over a given timeframe.
• Reality Checks & Session Timers: Set on-screen pop-up notifications to track how long you have been actively playing.
• Cool-Off Periods: Temporarily suspend your account access for a short duration, ranging from 24 hours to a few weeks.
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from gaming platforms for an extended period (months to years), or permanently. In regulated markets such as Ontario, centralized self-exclusion programs allow you to exclude across all licensed operators simultaneously.

Support Organizations and Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, confidential and professional support is available free of charge across Canada:

• Responsible Gambling Council (RGC): An independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention in Canada.
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
• ConnexOntario (Ontario Residents): 24/7 free, confidential support for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling.
  Phone: 1-866-531-2600
  Website: www.connexontario.ca
• Gambling Support BC (British Columbia): Confidential support services, free counselling, and crisis support.
  Phone: 1-888-795-6111
  Website: www.gamblingsupportbc.ca
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada: A fellowship of individuals sharing experiences to solve mutual challenges and support recovery.
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org

Take the First Step: Seek Support Today

Recognizing that you may need assistance is a sign of strength, not weakness. You do not have to navigate this journey alone. If betting or fantasy sports stop being fun and begin to cause distress, reach out to one of the organizations listed above. Free, confidential, and judgment-free help is just a phone call or click away.