Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe and Responsible Sports Betting

Entertainment, Not Income

Sports betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While we offer exciting opportunities to engage with sports you love, it's important to approach betting with realistic expectations and healthy habits. Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your province) to participate in sports betting on iamarunner.ca. We are committed to preventing access by minors and take age verification seriously. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to register or place bets.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know? If so, seek help immediately:

  • Chasing losses: Continuing to bet in an attempt to recover money you've lost
  • Hiding gambling activity: Keeping betting a secret from family, friends, or partners
  • Spending more than intended: Regularly betting more money or for longer periods than planned
  • Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, family time, or other obligations due to gambling
  • Using gambling to cope: Betting to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotions
  • Financial strain: Borrowing money, using credit cards, or experiencing debt to fund gambling
  • Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop betting
  • Restlessness or irritability: Feeling anxious or irritable when not able to gamble
  • Escalating bets: Needing to wager increasingly larger amounts to feel the same excitement

Self-Help Tools and Resources

We provide responsible gambling tools to help you maintain control:

  • Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month. Once reached, you cannot deposit more until the period resets.
  • Loss Limits: Establish a maximum loss threshold. Your account will be restricted once you reach this limit.
  • Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been betting and how much you've wagered.
  • Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from your account for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years) if you need a break.
  • Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop betting altogether.

To access these tools, log into your account or contact our customer support team.

Get Help — Canadian and International Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential help is available:

🇨🇦 Canada

  • Responsible Gambling Council
    www.responsiblegambling.org
    Providing resources, support, and research for problem gambling in Canada
  • Problem Gambling Services (Provincial Hotlines)
    Contact your provincial health authority for local counseling and support services

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🇦🇺 Australia

🇺🇸 United States

  • National Council on Problem Gambling
    www.ncpgambling.org
    1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
    Resources and referrals for problem gambling support

🇩🇪 Germany

  • Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Federal Centre for Health Education)
    Provides information and support for problem gambling (in German)

If You Need Help, Please Reach Out

Problem gambling can affect anyone. There is no shame in asking for help. Our support organizations offer free, confidential assistance 24/7. Speak to a counselor, reach out to friends and family, or contact the resources listed above.

Your wellbeing is our priority. Bet responsibly, and please seek help if gambling stops being fun.