Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun
At Blue Cow Inn, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Bingo and online gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you're playing, do so for fun and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Blue Cow Inn operates only for players who meet this legal requirement. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time.
If you're under 18, please do not use this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Please be honest with yourself. If you recognise any of these warning signs, seek help immediately:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Continuing to gamble despite negative consequences
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable gaming operators, including those featured on Blue Cow Inn, offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose over a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a break from your account for a period you choose (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Close your account for a specified period (typically 6 months or longer)
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gaming may be getting out of control.
Support & Help Organizations
If you're concerned about your gambling or that of someone close to you, confidential support is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all GamStop-registered operators at once - National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS-funded specialist treatment service
Tel: 020 7054 2766
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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support, and help is available 24/7.
Remember: Problem gambling is a recognised disorder, and recovery is possible with the right support.
If you're in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a mental health helpline in your country.