Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
Horse racing betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It is not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds always favour the betting operator, and losses are inevitable. Please bet only what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in betting activities in Great Britain. This is a legal requirement. If you are under 18, please do not use this website or place any bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you have lost by betting more
- Hiding gambling: Concealing your betting activity or spending from family and friends
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or important commitments due to gambling
- Increased stakes: Needing to bet larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Loss of control: Being unable to stick to spending limits you set for yourself
- Mood changes: Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Borrowing to gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund betting activities
- Relationship strain: Arguments with loved ones about your gambling habits
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Betting Features
Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during your betting session about time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from betting by excluding yourself from betting sites for a set period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your betting account if needed
- Betting History: Review your past betting activity to understand your patterns
We encourage you to use these tools proactively and discuss any concerns with the betting operator's customer support team.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of these organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Register to self-exclude from all GamStop-participating operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
Telephone: 020 7384 3040
International Support
- 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
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential, 24/7) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you are struggling with gambling, or if someone you care about is, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above. They offer free, confidential support and are here to help you.
Your wellbeing is important. Take action today if you need support.
This Responsible Gaming information is provided for educational purposes. For the most current support services and resources, please visit the official websites of the organisations listed above. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a mental health crisis line in your area.