Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Black Bull Inn Lowick, we believe that gambling should only ever be enjoyed as entertainment. Cryptocurrency casino games are games of chance with built-in house advantages. They should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble only what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. Gambling by persons under the legal age is strictly prohibited. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and will verify your age before allowing access to our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help and support are available:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount gambled
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or gambling with money needed for essentials
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling behaviour
- Relationships suffering due to gambling activities
- Financial difficulties resulting from gambling
Self-Help Tools
We provide several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you can lose within a given timeframe.
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account and all gaming services.
- Account Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a specified period without accessing your account.
To use any of these tools, please contact our customer support team or access your account settings directly.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free confidential support and information
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop — National Self-Exclusion Scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed UK online gambling operators
International Support
- Australia — Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada — Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United States — National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) - Germany — Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—support services exist specifically to help people in your situation. Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak with a trusted friend or family member, or reach out to your GP.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Gamble responsibly and within your means.