Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Goose and Cuckoo, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or spend money needed for essentials like rent, bills, or food.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use our services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time. If you are under the legal age for gambling in your area, you must not use this website.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of the following warning signs, which may indicate a gambling problem:

• Regularly gambling more than you intended
• Spending increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or loved ones
• Neglecting work, education, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
• Using gambling as an escape from stress, anxiety, depression, or personal problems
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Feeling a loss of control over gambling habits
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or others, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Player Protection

We provide a range of tools to help you maintain control of your gaming activity:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a specified period
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of play
• Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from our site for a period of your choosing (minimum 24 hours)

These tools are available through your account settings. We strongly encourage you to use them.

Support Organizations

If you are struggling with gambling or believe you may have a problem, please reach out to one of the following organisations for free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gamblers
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings and peer support
  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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7)
• Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga-spielsucht.de

Help Is Available

If you are experiencing difficulties with gambling, remember that help is available and recovery is possible. Speaking to a counsellor or joining a support group is a positive step, and all conversations are confidential.

Please do not hesitate to contact one of the organisations listed above. You can also speak to your GP or a mental health professional if you need additional support.