Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Blues in the City, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Gambling should only ever be viewed as entertainment—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always set strict limits before you start playing.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity and age at any time. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to use our site or place any bets.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount spent
• Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts to experience the same excitement
• Becoming irritable or anxious when trying to reduce or stop gambling
• Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Failed attempts to control, reduce, or stop gambling
• Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling behaviour

Self-Help Tools & Controls

Most reputable casino operators, including those featured on our site, offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept in a given period
• Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up notifications reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log you out after a set period
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account and block yourself from accessing gambling sites

We strongly recommend using these tools before you start playing. Most casino sites make them easily accessible in account settings.

Support & Help Organizations

If you're struggling with gambling, confidential support is available from the following organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online casinos
• National Problem Gambling Clinic
  Specialist NHS treatment service available via GP referral

International Support

• 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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Telefonberatung: 0800-1372700 (kostenfrei)

Need Help?

If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support—many people have successfully overcome gambling problems with the right assistance.

Contact GamCare today: www.gamcare.org.uk or call 0808 8020 133

Your wellbeing is important. Help is always available.