Responsible Gaming

Responsible Gaming at Cowan Bingo

Safe and Balanced Gambling Habits

At Cowan Bingo, we believe that gaming should be a fun and entertaining activity for all our players. However, it's essential to maintain balanced habits when engaging with our platforms. This means setting realistic goals, not chasing losses, and never betting more than you can afford.

To ensure safe and responsible behavior:

Set a budget: Decide how much money you are willing to spend on gaming each week or month.
Monitor your time: Track the amount of time spent playing our games to avoid excessive engagement.
Know when to stop: Establish clear stopping points before making a bet or starting a session.

Recognizing Problematic Gaming Habits

Gaming can be problematic for some individuals. If you experience any of the following signs, it may be essential to reassess your behavior:

Spending more time gaming than intended
Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve excitement
Often thinking about or trying to hide your gambling habits

If you identify with these behaviors, our responsible gaming tools can help.

Available Support and Resources

For assistance in maintaining a balanced relationship with gaming:

Cooling-off periods: Temporarily suspend gaming activities for 24 hours to several weeks
Self-exclusion tools: Exclude yourself from Cowan Bingo's platforms permanently or temporarily
Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposits based on your needs and budget

Additional resources include:

Alberta Problem Gambling Help Line (1-866-332-2322): Free counseling services for problem gamblers.
Gamblers Anonymous Alberta: Find support groups in your area to address any issues.

We prioritize the well-being of our players. If you suspect someone else has a problematic gaming habit, we provide direct referrals to help them seek assistance.

Responsible Gaming Tools and Features

We have incorporated features designed with responsible gaming practices:

Session reminders: Receive notifications after set intervals to pause or stop your session.
Reality checks: Take breaks from gaming to reassess your spending habits.
Deposit limits: Set specific maximum deposit amounts per day, week, or month.

Additionally, we maintain full transparency in our games through:

Faire RNG systems (Random Number Generators): Our system is independently tested and certified for fairness and randomness.
Transparent gameplay: Each game's rules are clear to ensure an enjoyable experience without confusion.

Mobile Awareness

Mobile devices offer convenient access, but they can also lead to excessive gaming:

Be aware of the amount of time spent playing Cowan Bingo games on your mobile device
Set regular intervals for taking breaks and reassessing spending habits.

Our mobile app provides an easy-to-use interface for managing accounts and sessions. However, remember that while our platforms are designed to provide a balanced gaming experience:

Account Security

To safeguard players from potential harm,

We have implemented security measures like account verification through government-issued identification. We also enforce age restrictions by asking users to input their date of birth during registration.

Compliance with licensing regulations
Fairness, RNG systems, and transparent gameplay