Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Waterloo DRI, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It should never be considered as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to escape problems or recover losses, it's time to seek support.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use our services. We take age verification seriously and conduct checks to ensure all users meet legal requirements. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble on our platform.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Spending more time or money gambling than intended
- Chasing losses (gambling more to recover money lost)
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
If any of these resonate with you, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Waterloo DRI provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount of losses you're comfortable with before taking a break
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account if you need a break from gambling
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent extended periods of play
These tools are available in your account settings. We encourage you to use them proactively.
Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, professional support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential help:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-regulated online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings across the UK
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Regions
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help now. Problem gambling can have serious consequences for your mental health, finances, and relationships. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can receive support.
You are not alone. Millions of people have faced gambling problems and recovered with proper help and support.