Responsible Play

Our Commitment

Bay of Biscay is built to be fun — a quick sail on the Luck Grounds, no money involved, no pressure. We're a 100% free social casino for adults aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom. No real money ever comes in, and no real money ever goes out. Our Responsible Play Lead, Chloe Meredith, ensures these standards are upheld across everything we build.

• All games are entirely free — no purchase, no deposit, ever.
• Strictly 18+ content in a UK adult-entertainment environment.
• Virtual Doubloons have zero monetary value and cannot be exchanged for anything real.

Setting Your Own Limits

Because no real money is at stake, the main limit worth setting is time. Decide before you open a session how long you want to play — ten minutes, half an hour — and stick to it. Use your device's screen-time tools to create a hard stop if that helps.

If you notice yourself thinking about your Doubloon balance when you're away from the screen, or feeling impatient to get back and play, that's worth noticing. It's a cue to take a longer break, not a longer session.

• Set a timer before you start — and honour it when it goes off.
• Take a five-minute break between sessions.
• Play as entertainment, not as a stress outlet or a way to feel better.
• Check in with yourself regularly: is this still enjoyable?

Warning Signs to Watch For

These aren't judgements — they're signals worth noticing:

• Regularly spending more time playing than you intended to.
• Feeling irritable, restless, or flat when you can't play.
• Turning to play to cope with anxiety, low mood, or stress.
• Neglecting work, study, sleep, meals, or relationships to make time for the site.
• A growing curiosity about real-money gambling sites as an extension of social-casino play.
• Lying to yourself or others about how much time you spend on the site.

Where to Get Help

Free, confidential support is available around the clock. If you're concerned about your own or someone else's relationship with gambling or gaming, please reach out:

• GamCare Free counselling, support groups, and a 24/7 helpline for anyone affected by problem gambling in the UK.
• BeGambleAware Guidance, self-assessment tools, and treatment referrals. Independent charity funded by the gambling industry.
• GAMSTOP Free UK self-exclusion scheme covering online gambling operators. Register once to restrict access across participating sites.