Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Jordan's General Store, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Sports betting and online gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds always favor the house, and there is no guaranteed way to win.
Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and never bet more than you can comfortably manage without affecting your daily life, bills, or savings.
Age Verification & Legal Requirements
In Canada, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your province) to participate in sports betting and online gambling activities. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to gamble.
By using any sports betting site linked from this domain, you confirm that you meet the minimum legal age requirement in your province or territory.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, problem gambling may be developing:
- Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Hiding gambling activity: Keeping your gambling secret from friends or family
- Escalating bets: Needing to bet more money to get the same excitement
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations to gamble
- Gambling with borrowed money: Using credit cards, loans, or money you don't have
- Mood changes: Becoming anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Loss of control: Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Financial strain: Experiencing money problems, debt, or bankruptcy due to gambling
- Withdrawal symptoms: Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
- Neglecting relationships: Spending less time with family and friends
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable sports betting sites offer tools to help you stay in control. Consider using these features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose before you stop gambling
- Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum amount per bet or wager
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off: Take a temporary break from gambling (hours to days)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling sites for a set period or permanently
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you decide to stop gambling
Always enable these tools before you start gambling, not after experiencing losses.
Support Organizations for Problem Gambling in Canada
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support, counseling, and resources:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides research, education, and support for problem gambling in Ontario and beyond. - Problem Gambling Services (Provincial): Contact your provincial health ministry for local problem gambling counseling and support groups.
- Gamblers Anonymous Canada – Free peer support groups across Canada (similar to AA)
International Resources (for additional support)
- GamCare (UK) – www.gamcare.org.uk – Free confidential support and counseling
- GamStop (UK) – www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
- Gambling Help Online (Australia) – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – Support and treatment options
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) – www.ncpgambling.org – Helpline and resources
Canada-Wide Helpline: Many provinces operate problem gambling helplines available 24/7. Contact your provincial health authority or search "problem gambling helpline [your province]" for immediate support.
If You Need Help, Take Action Today
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out. Problem gambling is a recognized condition, and recovery is possible with professional support.
Steps to take:
- Contact a problem gambling helpline or counselor in your province
- Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare provider
- Use self-exclusion tools on gambling sites
- Consider joining a support group like Gamblers Anonymous
- Explore professional counseling or therapy options
Remember: You are not alone, and help is available.
Last Updated: 2026
Jordan's General Store is committed to responsible gaming. For more information about responsible gambling practices, please visit the Responsible Gambling Council website.