Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not a Way to Earn Money
At Auld Girth Shooting Ground, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It should never be viewed as a way to make money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Games of chance are designed with a house edge, meaning the odds always favour the operator in the long term.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity and age at any time.
Parents and guardians: Please be aware of the gambling activities in your household and use parental controls to prevent underage access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognise these warning signs in yourself or others:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the time and money spent
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or education due to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Gambling despite financial, legal, or relationship problems
If you recognise any of these signs, seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a treatable condition.
Self-Help Tools and Safer Gambling Features
Most licensed operators offer tools to help you gamble more safely:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specific period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Request reminders during play sessions about how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Session Limits: Set a time limit for your gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling accounts
- Account Closure: Close your account entirely if you wish to stop gambling
Use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you maintain control.
Support Organisations and Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, support, and information
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all licensed UK online gambling operators simultaneously - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings across the UK
Phone: 0330 094 0322
International Support
- 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) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
All these organisations offer confidential support at no cost.
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is not a moral failing—it is a recognised behavioural health issue that responds well to treatment and support. There is no shame in seeking help.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, please contact one of the support organisations listed above. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek support.