Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

At Cowes Classic Offshore, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We are committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming practices for all our players.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use our services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time. If you are under the legal age to gamble, please do not use our platform.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be honest with yourself and watch for these warning signs:

• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding your gambling activities or spending from friends and family
• Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Increasing the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent on gambling
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, help is available. Please reach out to a support organisation immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

We provide tools to help you stay in control of your gaming:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit in a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during play showing how much time and money you have spent
• Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from our platform if you feel you are losing control

To access these tools, log into your account or contact our customer support team. All limits are taken seriously and will be enforced.

Support Organisations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, free and confidential support is available:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support services
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all licensed online gambling operators in the UK
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Support

• Australia: Gambling Help Online
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
  www.ncpgambling.org
  1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. The organisations listed above offer free, confidential support and are experienced in helping people regain control.

Remember: You are not alone, and help is available right now. Contact GamCare, GamStop, or one of the international organisations above to speak with a professional who can assist you.