Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At GGS Construction, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites and casino games are games of chance with a house edge—the odds are always in favour of the operator in the long run.

If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly and within your means. Set a budget you can afford to lose and never exceed it.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. This is a legal requirement.

All reputable betting sites require age and identity verification during registration. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to create an account or place bets on any licensed gambling platform.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following warning signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately:

• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money for the same excitement
• Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
• Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Lying about the extent of your gambling

If any of these apply to you, help is available and recovery is possible.

Self-Help Tools and Controls

All licensed UK betting sites provide responsible gambling tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a period of time
• Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum stake on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Request pop-up reminders during your gaming session about time and money spent
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from a betting site for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling

We encourage you to use these tools proactively. Most betting sites make these options easily accessible in your account settings.

Support Organisations and Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential help is available from the following organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential counselling and support
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators simultaneously
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and recovery programme
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS specialist treatment
  Website: NHS National Problem Gambling Clinic

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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free and confidential)

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Website: www.bzga.de

If You Need Help

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you are concerned about your gambling or that of someone you know, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above. They offer free, confidential support and can provide practical guidance on recovery.

Remember: you are not alone, and problem gambling is treatable. Help is available 24/7 in many cases.