Responsible Gambling

Our Commitment

We built The Cold Line to give independent researchers clearer information. Better information does not eliminate risk. If you use sports betting as entertainment, use only 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 instructing a wager
• Displaying clear disclaimers on predictions, edge calculations, and model outputs
• Supporting users who want to reduce or stop gambling activity

Set Your Limits

If you choose to wager elsewhere, set limits for yourself and keep them:

• Budget limit. Decide how much money you can afford to lose in a week or month. Do not exceed this amount. Winning streaks end. Models go cold.
• 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.
• Educational tools. Optional allocation calculators on this site are educational estimates based on user-supplied assumptions. They are not wager instructions or guarantees.

Warning Signs

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:

• Bet more than you can afford to lose
• Chase losses by increasing activity 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 increasing activity 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 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 software 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 or text the NCPG helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET, or use the official chat
• Visit Gam-Anon for support groups designed for families of problem gamblers

Age requirement

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