Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At essna.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 we strive to provide an enjoyable experience, it's important to understand that all games involve risk, and the house always has an edge.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
By accessing essna.ca, you confirm that you are:
- At least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your province)
- A resident of Canada
- Not prohibited from gambling under Canadian federal or provincial laws
We do not permit access to anyone under the legal gambling age. Age verification is mandatory for all accounts.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount you gamble
- Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or essential expenses
- Spending increasing amounts of time or money on gambling
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or school due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Failed attempts to control or stop gambling
- Feeling a constant urge to gamble with larger amounts
Self-Help Tools & Limits
essna.ca provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gaming activity:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a day, week, or month
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account to take a break from gaming
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
To access these tools, log in to your account and visit the Responsible Gaming settings section.
Support & Help Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Resources for problem gambling support and harm reduction in Canada - Gamblers Anonymous Canada
Self-help program based on 12-step principles, with meetings across Canada - Provincial Problem Gambling Services: Check with your provincial health ministry for local resources and counselling services
International Resources
- GamCare (UK)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help? Take Action Today
If you're experiencing difficulties with gambling, please reach out for help immediately. Problem gambling is treatable, and support services are confidential and available 24/7 in most cases.
Your mental health and financial wellbeing are important. Don't struggle alone—contact one of the organizations listed above to speak with a trained counselor who can provide guidance and support.
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.