Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Mecca Bingo, we believe that gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please only play with money you can afford to lose, and always set strict limits on what you spend.
Age Verification
By accessing Mecca Bingo, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older, or above the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction. If you are under the legal age, please do not participate in any gaming activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of these warning signs that may indicate problem gambling:
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same level of excitement
- Failed attempts to reduce or control gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or professionals
- Using gambling to escape problems, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, education, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Experiencing mood swings related to wins and losses
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, it is important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Mecca Bingo provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on the amount of money you can deposit into your account
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount of losses you are willing to accept during a set period
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders during gameplay to check how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account if you feel you are losing control
- Take a Break: Request a cooling-off period to step away from gaming without losing your account
Please use these tools proactively to ensure your gaming remains enjoyable and under control.
Support Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, support and information for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme. Register yourself on a multi-operator self-exclusion register
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – A peer support fellowship for people affected by a gambling problem
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - Samaritans – Available 24/7 for emotional support
Call: 116 123 (free, available 24/7)
Other Countries
- Australia – Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada – Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States – National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org - Germany – BZgA (Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung)
www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, please seek help now. There is no shame in reaching out – support is confidential, free, and available 24/7. Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.
For immediate support in the UK, contact GamCare at www.gamcare.org.uk or call a helpline from the organisations listed above.