Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Black Sheep Events, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites, including those licensed in Curacao, carry real risks. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it. Never chase losses or bet more than you can comfortably afford.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use betting sites. In the UK, the legal age for gambling is 18. If you are under the legal age in your jurisdiction, you are not permitted to gamble. Betting operators have a legal responsibility to verify your age.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to try to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or essential expenses
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Gambling for longer periods than you intended
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships due to gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a period of time
- Reality Checks: Receive automatic reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a betting site
- Account Closure: Close your account if you need to stop gambling entirely
- Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period
Always use these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.
Support & Help Organizations
If you are struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free advice, support, and counselling for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free & confidential) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings and peer help
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Jurisdictions
- 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 Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Get Help Today
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please do not hesitate to reach out for support. Help is available, and recovery is possible. Speak to someone today – whether it's a trusted friend, family member, or a professional counsellor.
Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Contact GamCare (UK) on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential support.
This page is provided for informational purposes. Black Sheep Events promotes responsible gambling and does not condone excessive gambling. If you access betting sites via links on our website, please ensure they are licensed and regulated in your jurisdiction. Betting sites licensed in Curacao may not offer the same protections as UK-regulated operators. Gamble responsibly.