Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution

Horse racing betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and do not view betting as a way to earn income or solve financial problems. The odds always favour the bookmaker in the long term.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and conduct checks to ensure all users meet the legal requirement. If you are under 18, please do not use our affiliate services or visit the betting sites we recommend.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

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

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
• Hiding gambling behaviour from friends, family, or partners
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, utilities)
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Loss of control over gambling habits
• Gambling to escape problems or difficult emotions

Self-Help Tools & Features

Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose over a specific period
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gambling sessions to remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a betting site
• Account Closure: Permanently close your betting account if needed
• Time-Outs: Take a break from gambling for a set period (days, weeks, or months)

Use these tools to maintain control and keep gambling within your budget.

Support Organizations & Resources

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free confidential support, counselling, and self-help resources. www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups and peer-to-peer help. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic: Specialist treatment services. Phone: 020 7054 2000

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