Responsible Gambling - Casino Blackjack

Responsible Gambling - Casino Blackjack

I believe that if I am creating web sites about casinos then I have a responsibility to you, my customers, to ensure that you enjoy your experience at all the online casinos recommended on my site. Sometimes players have problems controlling their gaming or gambling, and I would like to try and help them as much as we can. I have contacted GamCare, a charitable organisation that provides help and counselling to those with gambling problems.

In order to assist our players in gambling responsibly we have provided the following feature on our site to help you to be a responsible player.

Staying in control.

Whilst the majority of players do gamble within their means, but for some it can spiral out of control. In order to help you keep in control we would like you to remember the following when playing online.

Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a genuine way of making money.

Avoid chasing loses.
Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
Keep track of the time and amount of money you spend gambling.
If you need to talk to someone about problem gambling then contact GamCare.

GamCare are a National Association addressing the social impact of gambling. Gaming Corporation Plc works with GamCare to help develop policies and practices that address problem gambling in accordance with their Social Responsibility Code of Conduct.

If you are concerned that gambling may have taken over your or someone else's life then the following questions may help you find out.

Do you have a problem?

Ask yourself the following:
Do you stay away from work, college or school to gamble?
Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?

When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
Do you gamble until your last penny is gone, even the bus fare home or the cost of a cup of tea?
Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have gambled?
Have others ever criticised your gambling?
Have you lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or to pay gambling debts?
Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
Have you lost interest in your family, friends or interests?
After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?

The more you answer 'yes' to the above questions, the more likely you are to have a serious gambling problem. To speak to someone about this visit the GamCare website www.gamcare.org.uk or call their confidential helpline on 0845 6000 133.

Underage play.

It is illegal for anyone under 18 to open an account or to play an online casino in the U.K. So, we do ask that if children have access to the computer with the online casino software on it, that you take precautions to keep your account details confidential, and that you do not leave children unattended around your computer while you are using online casino software.

Gamblers Anonymous could also help with a gambling addiction www.gamblersanonymous.com.