1. Gambling as Entertainment
Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not as a source of income, a way to solve financial problems or a guaranteed path to winning money. Sand Hills Casino is a land-based casino experience centred on slot machines, promotions, rewards and hospitality, and all gambling outcomes involve chance.
Before playing, visitors should decide how much time and money they can afford to spend. Once that limit is reached, the safest choice is to stop playing and take a break.
2. Legal Age and Identification
Casino gambling in Manitoba is restricted to adults who meet the legal age requirement. Visitors should be prepared to present valid government-issued photo identification when requested for casino entry, Gold Club registration, promotions, prize claims or alcohol service.
Minors should not attempt to enter restricted gaming areas or participate in gambling activities. Adults should not gamble on behalf of minors or allow minors to use gambling products.
3. Setting Personal Limits
Money Limit
Set a spending limit before you start and do not exceed it.
Time Limit
Plan how long you will stay on the gaming floor and take breaks.
No Chasing
Do not try to win back losses by increasing your spending.
Clear Mind
Avoid gambling when stressed, upset, impaired or under pressure.
4. Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Gambling may be becoming harmful if it causes financial stress, relationship conflict, secrecy, missed responsibilities, borrowing money, repeated attempts to win back losses or difficulty stopping after reaching a limit.
Other warning signs include gambling to escape stress, increasing bet sizes to feel excitement, lying about time or money spent, using money needed for essentials or feeling anxious when not gambling.
5. Casino Support and Voluntary Limits
Visitors who feel uncomfortable with their play should pause immediately and speak with casino staff about available responsible gaming support. The official Sand Hills Casino responsible gaming information states that the casino offers programs to help prevent excessive gambling.
Depending on current casino procedures, support may include information about self-exclusion, cooling-off options, voluntary limits, responsible gaming resources or referrals to community assistance. Visitors should confirm available options directly with casino staff or the official responsible gaming page.
6. Online Gambling and Scam Awareness
Sand Hills Casino warns that it does not offer online gambling, online cash draws or online casino advertisements. Visitors should ignore and report pages or ads that claim Sand Hills Casino is available online, request credit card information or promote suspicious casino links.
Never provide banking details, credit card information, ID documents or personal data to social media accounts, ads or websites claiming to represent Sand Hills Casino online gambling.
7. Getting Help
If gambling no longer feels recreational, consider stopping play and contacting professional support. Visitors in Manitoba can look for help through official provincial health, addictions and responsible gambling resources, or ask casino staff where current responsible gaming support information is available.
If you feel at immediate risk of harm, contact local emergency services or a trusted person nearby. Do not continue gambling while in crisis or under severe emotional distress.
8. Information for Family and Friends
If you are concerned about someone else’s gambling, approach the topic calmly and avoid blame. Encourage the person to take a break, review their spending, speak with casino staff about responsible gaming tools or contact professional support.
Family members should protect shared finances, avoid covering gambling losses without a plan and seek advice from qualified support services when gambling affects household stability.
9. Our Responsible Gambling Commitment
This website supports responsible gambling by clearly stating that gambling involves risk, by identifying Sand Hills Casino as a land-based casino, by warning against online gambling scams and by encouraging visitors to set limits before playing.
Responsible gambling information should be reviewed regularly because casino policies, provincial resources and available support programs can change over time.