Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
We are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Horse racing betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and always set limits on what 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. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble.
All operators on this website are licensed and required to carry out age verification checks. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or place bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or others, help is available:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, education, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Feeling unable to stop or control your gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Experiencing financial difficulties or debts related to gambling
Self-Help Tools and Safer Gambling Features
Most licensed betting operators provide tools to help you maintain control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders while gambling to reflect on your activity
- Time-Outs: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a defined period (typically 6 months or longer)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling
We encourage you to use these tools to gamble responsibly. Speak with your betting operator about which features are available to you.
Support Organizations and Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free and confidential support is available:
United Kingdom
- GamCare: Free counselling and support for problem gambling. www.gamcare.org.uk | Telephone: 0808 8020 133
- GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling operators. www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings across the UK. 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 | 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Federal Centre for Health Education)
All support services listed above are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to use. There is no shame in seeking help.
If You Need Help
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you are concerned about your gambling or that of someone else, please reach out to one of the organizations above. These services are:
- Free and confidential
- Staffed by trained professionals
- Available to all, regardless of how much you have gambled
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available 24/7.