Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At brockhamoilwatch.org, 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. Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you find yourself struggling to control your gambling habits, help is available.
Age Verification
We are committed to ensuring that only adults access our services. In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities on this website. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all local legal requirements before engaging with any gambling services.
If you are under the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, please do not use this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Becoming restless or irritable when attempting to reduce gambling
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about the extent of your gambling
- Jeopardizing or losing important relationships, jobs, or opportunities due to gambling
- Relying on others to provide money to relieve financial strain caused by gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of anxiety, sadness, or helplessness
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
Self-Help Tools and Features
To help you maintain control over your gambling, we offer several tools and features:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum amount you are prepared to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to encourage regular breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from our site for a period of your choosing
If you wish to use any of these tools, please contact our customer support team or access your account settings.
Support Organizations and Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Provides free counselling and support services for problem gamblers
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings across the UK
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Support Services
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem or are concerned about someone else's gambling, please reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support, and trained professionals are ready to assist you.
Contact one of the organisations listed above, speak with your GP, or call a gambling helpline. Recovery is possible, and support is available.