As part of their GameSense initiative, Play Now provides users with a number of resources to help them play responsibly and keep their gambling under control:
Tools for Managing Your Budget
Limits on Weekly Deposits
To keep expenditures under check, set weekly deposit limits.
Reducing constraints is effective right away.
Limit increases could come with associated hold times.
"My Account" → "My Budgets" makes it easy to make changes.
Keep an eye on how much money is going out and how much is won
Follow the results of your bets over a period of time.
Options for managing account balances and making cash withdrawals
Minimize your gaming time each day or week
Time limits are adjustable via slider controls.
Logging out automatically when limitations are exceeded
Dedicated poker time management features (integrated with client software)
Consistent reminders about gambling time
Reminders about the time of the session
Promotes taking pauses and thinking about one's play
Account suspension, temporary, lasting anywhere from one day to three months
Requested activation immediately
Useful for long periods of time without interruption
Excludes poker (a different lockout tool is available)
Choices for potential exclusion in the long run: 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, or 36 months
Cannot be ended before to the conclusion of the chosen duration
Finalizing your account and withdrawing monies after you enroll
Prior to re-entry, the "Pause and Plan" course must be completed.
The Process of VSE:
The PlayNow account is instantly terminated.
Every Player whose rewards have not been claimedDisbursement of funds
It is not possible to withdraw promotional money.
This exclusion only applies to PlayNow.com. A different procedure is required for brick-and-mortar casinos.
Re-entry Requirements:
Participate in the required "Pause and Plan" session (1.5–2 hours)
Put in your re-entry request in writing and have it processed (it should take around a week).
Prior to account reactivation, acknowledgement is necessary.
Details about the mechanics of gambling games
Getting a handle on house edge and odds
Informative resources for gamblers
Experienced GameSense advisors are at your service
Call 204-957-2500, extension 8468 to reach the Security Programs office.
Online tool and application technical help
There are several variances in how Play Now bc runs in different provinces:
Vancouver, British Columbia: Coordinated with BCLC locations
Manitoba: Supervision of the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
Coordination of provincial gambling authorities in Canada
|
Tool |
Summary |
Purpose |
Duration Options |
|
Boundaries for Deposits |
Restrain expenditure |
Limits that may be adjusted weekly |
Weekly adjustable limits |
|
Restricted Time |
Keep track of gameplay duration |
Upper limits for the day or week |
Daily or weekly maximums |
|
Restrict Access to Your Account |
A little downtime |
From one hour to three months |
1 hour to 3 months |
|
Avoiding Others |
Inclusion for the long run |
600 days to 3100 years |
600 days to 3100 years |
|
Checks of Realism |
Awareness of time |
Consistent session reminders |
Regular session prompts |
To assist players stick to their responsible gambling habits while still having fun with the game, we've included a number of features under the "My Account" area.
