Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment

We built The Cold Line to give bettors better information. But better information does not eliminate risk. Sports betting should be entertainment — something you do with money you can afford to lose. If it stops being fun, something is wrong.

We are committed to:

• Providing honest, transparent analytics without overstating model accuracy
• Never guaranteeing outcomes or encouraging reckless wagering
• Displaying clear disclaimers on all predictions, edge calculations, and model outputs
• Supporting users who want to reduce or stop their gambling activity

Set Your Limits

Before you place any bet, establish limits for yourself and stick to them:

• Budget limit. Decide how much money you can afford to lose in a week or month. Do not exceed this amount under any circumstances. Winning streaks end. Models go cold. The budget is the ceiling.
• Time limit. Set a maximum amount of time you spend on betting-related activity per day. Constant monitoring of lines, odds, and model outputs can become compulsive.
• Loss limit. Decide in advance the maximum loss you will accept before stopping. Do not chase losses. If you hit your loss limit, walk away. The games will be there tomorrow.
• Unit sizing.If you use our Edge Scanner or Kelly sizing tools, remember these are mathematical frameworks — not invitations to increase risk. Start with smaller sizing (quarter Kelly or less) and never bet money you need for essential expenses.

Warning Signs

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:

• Bet more than you can afford to lose
• Chase losses by increasing your stakes after losing
• Feel anxious, irritable, or restless when not betting
• Lie to family or friends about how much you gamble
• Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
• Neglect work, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling
• Feel unable to stop or cut back despite wanting to
• Gamble to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness or depression
• Need to bet increasing amounts to feel the same excitement
• Have attempted to cut back or stop gambling and failed

If any of these apply to you, please reach out for help. There is no shame in seeking support.

Get Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, the following resources provide free, confidential support:

Self-Exclusion

If you need to take a break from The Cold Line, you can:

• Disable notifications: turn off all alert channels in your account settings to stop receiving edge alerts and model updates
• Request account suspension: email support@thecoldline.com to have your account temporarily suspended. We will process suspension requests within 24 hours.
• Request account deletion: email privacy@thecoldline.com to permanently delete your account and all associated data

Most licensed sportsbooks also offer self-exclusion programs. If you are self-excluded from a sportsbook, we encourage you to also take a break from analytics platforms like ours.

For Friends and Family

If you are concerned about someone else’s gambling:

• Express your concern without judgment
• Do not lend money or cover gambling debts
• Encourage them to call the NCPG helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Visit Gam-Anon for support groups designed for families of problem gamblers

Underage Gambling

You must be at least 21 years of age to use The Cold Line. We prohibit the use of our Platform by anyone under the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. If we discover that a minor has created an account, we will terminate it immediately and delete all associated data.