Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

Horse racing betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting always carries the risk of losing money, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities, including horse racing betting. We are committed to preventing underage gambling. If you are under 18, please do not use any betting services on this website.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a problem with gambling:

• Spending more time or money on betting than intended
• Chasing losses by betting more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
• Neglecting work, education, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Lying about the amount of money spent on betting
• Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Feeling a loss of control over gambling behaviour
• Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling

If you experience any of these warning signs, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools and Safer Gambling Features

Responsible betting operators provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specified period
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose
• Bet Limits: Control the size of individual bets
• Time-Out/Cooling Off: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you have been gambling
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from betting sites

We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.

Support Organizations and Helplines

If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of the following organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Free, confidential support for problem gambling. Offers counselling, information, and advice.
• GamStop
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to exclude yourself from all online gambling operators in the UK.
• National Problem Gambling Clinic
  Offers specialist NHS treatment for problem gambling.

Other Countries

• 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
• Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Provides information and support for problem gambling in Germany.

If You Need Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please do not hesitate to seek help. The organisations listed above offer free, confidential support and have helped many people regain control of their gambling. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Remember: Help is available, and recovery is possible. Contact GamCare or GamStop today to discuss your options.