Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Fun, Not Financial

At barbaraberkery.com, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed purely as entertainment. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or supplement your income. Always gamble only with money you can afford to lose, and set strict limits on your spending before you begin.

We are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting the wellbeing of our players.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to access and use casino gaming services. We take age verification seriously and conduct strict checks to ensure compliance with UK gambling regulations.

If you are under 18, or if you believe someone underage is accessing gambling services, please contact the relevant authorities immediately.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of these common warning signs. If you recognise any of these behaviours in yourself or someone else, seek help immediately:

• Chasing losses: Trying to recover lost money by gambling more
• Hiding gambling activity: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
• Loss of control: Being unable to stick to limits you've set
• Neglecting responsibilities: Gambling instead of attending to work, family, or personal commitments
• Borrowing to gamble: Taking out loans or using credit to fund gambling
• Gambling with money needed for essentials: Using money intended for bills, rent, or food
• Mood changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
• Escalating stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
• Failed attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or quit gambling
• Physical symptoms: Sleep disruption, stress-related health issues, or anxiety

Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features

Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. We encourage you to use these features:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session Time Limits: Automatically end your gaming session after a set duration
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a period you choose (days, weeks, months, or years)
• Account Cooling-Off: Take a temporary break from your account while remaining registered

Contact our support team to activate any of these tools on your account.

Support Organisations & Resources

If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone else, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support service
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all GamStop-registered operators
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups across the UK
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic – Specialised NHS treatment
  Available through your GP referral

International 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
  1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

Need Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please reach out for support today. Problem gambling is treatable, and help is available. There is no shame in seeking assistance – thousands of people recover with professional support every year.

Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak to your GP, or call a helpline. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can take control of your life.

Your wellbeing is our priority.