Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a method to earn income or solve financial problems. Always play for fun and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old, or the legal minimum age for gambling in your province or territory of Canada, to access Captain Cooks Casino. Most Canadian provinces set the legal age at 19, while Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec allow gambling at 18. Verify your age and identity before playing.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognizing the signs early can help you stay in control. Consider these common indicators:
- Chasing losses by returning to play more after losing money.
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family.
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop.
- Lying about the extent of your gambling.
- Gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or depression.
Self-Help Tools
Use these practical tools to manage your gambling habits:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a selected period.
- Loss Limits: Define the maximum net loss you are willing to accept.
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from accessing your account or the casino.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact a professional organization in your region:
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- UK: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Seek Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please seek help today. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is confidential and available 24/7 in many regions.