Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Play

At heyhillel.com, we are dedicated to promoting a safe, secure, and enjoyable environment for fantasy sports fans. We believe that participating in daily fantasy sports and sports betting should always remain a fun form of entertainment, never a way to generate income, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. It is vital to play within your financial means and never risk money you cannot afford to lose.

Legal Age Requirements (19+ / 18+)

Underage gambling is strictly prohibited. To register, place wagers, or enter paid fantasy sports contests via the operators featured on heyhillel.com, you must meet the legal age requirement in your specific Canadian province or territory:

• 19+ in most Canadian provinces and territories (including Ontario, British Columbia, and others).
• 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec.

All regulated partner sites perform thorough identity and age verification checks. We encourage parents and guardians to utilize parental control software (such as Net Nanny or CyberPatrol) to prevent minors from accessing real-money gaming platforms.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

It can sometimes be difficult to recognize when recreation shifts into problematic behavior. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you chasing your losses by entering larger contests or increasing your bet size?
• Do you view sports betting or fantasy contests as a regular source of income or an investment?
• Are you spending money designated for essentials (rent, bills, groceries) on gaming?
• Do you lie to family, friends, or colleagues to conceal the extent of your time or money spent playing?
• Do you neglect work, personal commitments, or relationships to research stats, manage lineups, or place bets?
• Do you feel restless, anxious, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop playing?
• Have you borrowed money, sold possessions, or accumulated debt to fund your betting accounts?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, your play may no longer be recreational.

Tools to Keep You in Control

Regulated operators provide practical, built-in player protection tools to help you manage your activity. We strongly recommend setting these tools up before you place your first entry:

• Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on the amount of funds you can deposit into your account.
• Contest Entry & Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum stake per contest or the total net loss allowed within a specific timeframe.
• Reality Checks: Receive automated on-screen notifications tracking your active session duration and total expenditures.
• Time-Outs / Cool-Off Periods: Temporarily pause your account access for periods ranging from 24 hours to several weeks.
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from a platform for an extended duration (from six months to multiple years, or permanently).

Free, Confidential Support Organizations

If you or someone you care about is struggling with sports betting or gambling, compassionate, professional, and confidential help is available 24/7 across Canada:

• Responsible Gambling Council (RGC): A non-profit dedicated to problem gambling prevention in Canada. Visit www.responsiblegambling.org.
• ConnexOntario (Ontario): 24/7 free, confidential support for mental health and problem gambling. Call 1-866-531-2600, text "CONNEX" to 247247, or visit www.connexontario.ca.
• Gambling Support BC (British Columbia): Free support and treatment services. Call 1-888-795-6111 or visit www.gamblingsupportbc.ca.
• GameSense Canada: Learn how the games work and find player support resources across Canadian provinces at www.gamesense.com.
• Gamblers Anonymous: A fellowship of individuals sharing experiences to help solve their common problem. Visit www.gamblersanonymous.org.

Take the First Step

Admitting that gambling has become unmanageable takes courage, but you do not have to navigate it alone. If sports betting or fantasy sports are causing you stress, financial hardship, or strain in your personal relationships, please step away and contact a support helpline today. Reaching out is completely free, private, and the first step toward regaining balance.