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Play with care

Free, but never unlimited.

Maple Derby Arena is built for short, relaxed sessions. Even with no real money on the line, it's worth keeping an eye on your habits.

Signs to watch for

When fun starts to feel like something else.

  • You're playing longer than you planned, more often than you'd like.
  • Play stops feeling fun and starts feeling tense or compulsive.
  • You think about playing while doing other things.
  • Friends or family have raised concerns about the time you spend gaming.
  • You use gameplay to cope with stress, sleeplessness or low mood.
Healthy habits

Simple things that help.

  1. 01Decide before you start how long you'd like to play.
  2. 02Use a timer if you tend to lose track of time.
  3. 03Step away after a big virtual win — savour it, don't chase it.
  4. 04Keep play out of the bedroom and away from the dinner table.
  5. 05Talk about it openly with people you trust if something feels off.
Support resources

Canadian help is available, free and confidential.

The organisations below are not affiliated with Maple Derby Arena and we do not represent them. We list them so you have somewhere trusted to start.

Responsible Gambling Council

Canada-wide

An independent non-profit that promotes safer play and provides information for adults across Canada.

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ConnexOntario

Ontario

Free, confidential support, information, and referral service for problem gambling, available 24/7.

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PlaySmart

Ontario

Educational resource from OLG focused on how games work and how to make informed decisions about play.

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CAMH — Problem Gambling

Canada-wide

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health resources covering signs, support, and treatment options.

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Gambling Therapy

International

Free online support service for anyone affected by problem gambling, anywhere in the world.

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Crisis Services Canada

Canada-wide

If you or someone you know is in distress, free bilingual support is available 24/7 by phone and text.

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