Responsible Gaming
Horse racing betting should be enjoyable and never interfere with your daily life. Learn about safe gambling practices and available resources for support
Safe Gambling Guidelines
Set Time Limits
Decide how much time you want to spend betting before you start, and stick to that limit regardless of wins or losses.
Set Money Limits
Only bet money you can afford to lose. Never chase losses by betting more than your predetermined budget.
Keep It Balanced
Betting should be one of many recreational activities, not your primary source of entertainment or income.
Take Regular Breaks
Step away from betting regularly to maintain perspective and prevent it from becoming compulsive.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these signs that may indicate gambling is becoming a problem:
- Spending more money or time betting than you intended
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Lying to family or friends about your betting activities
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not betting
- Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities to bet
- Borrowing money to fund your betting
- Using betting as an escape from problems or negative emotions
Self-Assessment Questions
Ask yourself these questions honestly:
- Do I bet more than I can afford to lose?
- Do I need to bet with increasing amounts of money to get the same excitement?
- Have I tried to cut back on betting but been unsuccessful?
- Do I feel restless or irritable when trying to stop betting?
- Do I bet to escape problems or feelings of sadness or anxiety?
- After losing, do I often return to get even?
- Have I lied to family members about the extent of my betting?
If you answered yes to several of these questions, consider seeking help from the resources listed below.
Get Help and Support
National Council on Problem Gambling
24/7 confidential helpline and text support
Platform Responsible Gaming Tools
Most reputable racing platforms offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
Time Limits
Set session time limits to control how long you spend on the platform
Self-Exclusion
Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from the platform
Reality Checks
Regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent