Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At Mecca Bingo, we believe that gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Bingo and other games of chance are designed for fun and social enjoyment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
We are committed to protecting young people. Gaming is strictly for individuals aged 18 years and over in the United Kingdom. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age to participate in gaming activities in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, please do not use this website or engage in any gaming activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be honest with yourself and check if any of the following apply to you:
- Spending more time or money on gaming than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Hiding your gaming activity from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gaming
- Using gaming to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, education, hobbies, or relationships due to gaming
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gaming
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gaming
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gaming
- Experiencing financial, emotional, or relationship problems due to gaming
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself, it's important to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Mecca Bingo and most licensed operators provide tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Limit the amount of money you can lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent extended play
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming accounts and venues
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gaming entirely
Contact Mecca Bingo's customer support to activate any of these controls on your account.
Support & Help Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional support is available. The following organizations offer free, confidential help:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support, counseling, and information for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support groups across the UK
Support meetings held nationwide for mutual aid and recovery
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 | 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Information and support for problem gambling prevention
Need Help? Take Action Today
If you are experiencing problems with gambling, or if you're concerned about someone else's gaming habits, please seek help today. There is no shame in reaching out—trained professionals are ready to support you confidentially and without judgment.
Don't wait for the problem to get worse. Contact one of the organisations above right now.