OnlineBingo.co.uk is all about honesty, and that makes responsible gambling a very important subject to us.
As we have mentioned multiple times on the site, keeping players safe and secure is a big concern of ours. Responsible Gambling plays a big role in that, and this page will help players avoid the dangers of gambling, while also offering external links to helpful organisations for those who need them.
When we review a bingo site, we also keep the safety of players in mind at all times. Our safety & security review criteria looks at whether a site is secure and safe for players, and as part of this, we assess whether a site has Responsible Gambling procedures in place to keep players safe.
Gambling is a fun pastime for many, but addiction is a real risk for everyone. It is important to identify the signs of gambling addiction to help prevent the problem, before it arises. The following signs (from GambleAware.co.uk) may indicate an issue with gambling:
In the United Kingdom, you must be at least 18 years old to gamble online. In order to prevent minors from gambling, most sites have age checks in place at registration. Players requesting a withdrawal will also need to have their age verified before it is processed.
Therefore, when registering at a new site, it is important that you enter all information correctly and honestly. As a minor, if you are found to be lying about your age while gambling online, you could face serious legal action from the operator. If you are above the legal requirement, you have nothing to worry about!
Parents can help protect their children from gambling too. Nowadays, most Internet Service Providers can turn on a filter which will block gambling sites from being accessed. If you don’t want to block the sites completely, you can usually activate a password function which allows you access.
There is loads of self-help advice available online, and it’s available whenever you might need it. A quick Google search can help provide answers, but we recommend visiting these groups first to get help:
If your problem extends beyond gambling, it is important to take in all the help and advice you can. These links may help you with a number of side effects that come from problem gambling: