Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At BlackCat Brewery, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Betting and casino games should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While we provide information about betting sites like BetMGM, please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All gambling activities are strictly for individuals aged 18 years or over (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). If you are under the legal age, please do not engage in gambling activities.
Operators are legally required to verify your age before allowing you to place bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of these common warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with increasingly larger amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount spent
- Neglecting work, school, family, or relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to finance gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Experiencing financial problems as a result of gambling
- Loss of control over gambling activities
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Reputable betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a specified period
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gambling sessions to remind you of time spent and money wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to limit continuous play
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an operator's platform
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account with a betting operator
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling activities.
Support Organisations
If you're struggling with problem gambling, professional support is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential help:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling, support, and information for problem gamblers and their families. Available 24/7.
www.gamcare.org.uk | Tel: 0808 8020 133 - GamStop — The National Self-Exclusion Scheme. Allows you to self-exclude from all online gambling operators in Great Britain.
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous — Free peer support meetings for problem gamblers.
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk | Tel: 0300 015 8000
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 | Tel: 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
Need Help?
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please reach out for help today. Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible with the right support.
Whether you contact GamCare, use GamStop's self-exclusion scheme, or speak to someone you trust, taking that first step is crucial. You are not alone, and professional support is available.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it's not, it's time to seek help.