Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gaming

At henleyfoodfestival.co.uk, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Bingo and online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

Mecca Bingo is available only to individuals aged 18 years or over in Great Britain. By accessing our affiliate links and promotions, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction. Age verification may be required at any time.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or others, problem gambling support may be needed:

• Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, bills, food)
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activities or lying about the time spent gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
• Neglecting family, friends, work, or education due to gambling
• Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
• Loss of control over gambling frequency or amounts spent

Self-Help Tools & Player Protection

Mecca Bingo and responsible operators provide tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending caps
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you can lose in a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of time and money spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accounts
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed

Use these tools proactively to gamble responsibly and enjoy Mecca Bingo as entertainment.

Support Organisations for Great Britain

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential support is available:

UK-Based Support

• GamCare
  Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop
  The National Self-Exclusion Scheme — register to self-exclude from all online gambling operators in the UK
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Phone: 0333 234 6599
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Peer support meetings across the UK for problem gamblers
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Support Resources

• 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: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

If you suspect you have a problem with gambling, reach out for help immediately. Support is confidential, non-judgmental, and free. The sooner you seek assistance, the sooner you can regain control and well-being.

Remember: gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to get help.