Frequently asked
Answers to the common questions
The 14 answers below cover the most important topics. If something is still unclear, get in touch via the contact page.
Yes. All four games are free to play, with no in-app purchases, premium tiers, or credit-card features. They use virtual chips only, and you can keep playing without any limit.
No. Gulmaria Bay is an entertainment-only site. Virtual chips have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for money, gift cards, or anything else of value. This rule applies to every game.
No. The site has no registration, login, or user account. To start playing right away, click any game name in the Games menu on the top bar.
ConnexOntario’s free phone line is 1-866-531-2600 and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is online at connexontario.ca. Peer support and prevention are available through Responsible Gambling Council (responsiblegambling.org). For 24/7 emotional support call ProblemGambling.ca on 1-888-347-8888. Research and information on gambling harm is available from the Problem Gambling Helpline at responsiblegambling.org.
Yes. Gulmaria Bay is designed to run smoothly in a browser on phones and tablets, much like on a computer, and its games are optimised for smaller screens too.
We use strictly necessary cookies that allow the site to function and remember your choices (for example your cookie consent). Marketing and analytics cookies are used only if you separately accept them via the cookie banner. More info: our cookie policy.
No. Gulmaria Bay is intended for adults only (19+). Even though the chips are virtual, the site imitates casino-style mechanics and is restricted to adults. We encourage parents to talk with their tamariki about gambling and internet use.
No. Your balance is tracked only for the current browser session. If you reload the page or close the tab, the session starts again at one thousand chips. Gulmaria Bay made this choice so no one feels their balance is being lost over time.
Gulmaria Bay is designed so play never creates a prize with value. That choice supports responsible design: with nothing at stake, the experience remains harmless entertainment. The site does not use sweepstakes mechanics, and it does not offer gift-card rewards.
No. We don’t collect your name, email, IP address as an identifier or anything similar from your play. If you send us a message via the contact form we process it solely to respond. Read more in our privacy policy.
We’d love to hear it. Send your idea to info@gulmariayacht.com or use the contact form. We read suggestions and reply when there’s something to share.
At the moment, the site does not carry third-party ads. If we add advertising later, we will let you know beforehand, and any marketing cookies will be used only with your consent.
Gulmaria Bay uses HTTPS encryption. Since we do not collect payment details and there is no login, the attack surface is much smaller than on real-money sites. Still, play safely: do not share passwords, and keep your browser up to date.
Compulsive play can show up even with virtual chips. Take a break, close the page and come back later. If the concern is recurring, call ConnexOntario on 1-866-531-2600 or talk with someone you trust. Responsible play applies to every kind of game, not just real-money ones.