Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Cogen Canada, we believe that bitcoin betting and online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your province) to use our services. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. By accessing cogencanada.org, you confirm that you meet these age requirements.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money
- Gambling with increasing amounts to achieve the same level of excitement
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing anxiety, depression, or irritability related to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Being unable to control or reduce gambling activity despite wanting to
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to gamble
- Lying about the extent of gambling involvement
- Relationship conflicts caused by gambling behavior
Self-Help Tools
We encourage you to use the following tools to maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Establish a limit on how much you are willing to lose per session or per week
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders during gaming sessions to help you keep track of time and money spent
- Session Timers: Set time limits for your gaming sessions to prevent extended play
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gaming by temporarily or permanently excluding yourself from your account
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, the following organizations provide free, confidential support:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council - www.responsiblegambling.org
International Resources
- UK - GamCare - www.gamcare.org.uk
- UK - GamStop - www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia - Gambling Help Online - www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- United States - National Council on Problem Gambling - www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you believe you have a gambling problem or are concerned about your gaming habits, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above. Help is available, and seeking support is a sign of strength. You are not alone.
Remember: Gaming should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to take action.