Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At ianjonesestateagents.co.uk, we promote responsible gaming practices. Bingo and other forms of gambling should only be enjoyed as entertainment, 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
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to participate in any gambling activities on our site. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and employ strict age verification checks during registration and gameplay.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, food, or other essentials
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, education, family, or social responsibilities
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
Self-Help Tools & Limits
We provide several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose during a gambling session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently closing your account
- Time-Out: Request a cooling-off period ranging from 24 hours to several months
These tools are available through your account settings. We encourage you to use them proactively.
Support & Help Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Register for free to block access to all UK-licensed gambling websites - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and recovery groups
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung – www.bzga.de
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please reach out for help now. There is no shame in seeking support. Many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with professional assistance.
Contact one of the organisations listed above – they are free, confidential, and staffed by trained professionals who understand what you're going through.
Remember: Help is always available, and recovery is possible.