Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Cally's Benefit Match, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Horse racing betting should be fun, exciting, and within your means. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help.

Please gamble responsibly and within your limits.

Age Verification

Horse racing betting in the UK is only available to individuals aged 18 years or older. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before placing any bets.

If you are under 18, please do not use betting sites. If you are a parent or guardian concerned about a young person's gambling, contact GamCare for support.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know? These are common warning signs of problem gambling:

• Chasing losses: Betting more money to try to recover previous losses
• Hiding gambling activity: Keeping your betting secret from family or friends
• Spending more than intended: Gambling longer or with larger stakes than planned
• Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble: Using loans, credit cards, or borrowed funds to place bets
• Mood swings: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
• Unsuccessful attempts to stop: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or quit gambling
• Gambling to escape problems: Using betting to cope with stress, anxiety, or other difficulties
• Financial problems: Struggling with bills, debts, or other financial obligations due to gambling

If you recognise any of these signs, help is available. Please reach out to one of the support organisations listed below.

Responsible Gambling Tools

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

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose over a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from betting sites
• Time-Outs: Take a break from gambling for a set period
• Account Closure: Permanently close your betting account

We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling. If a single betting site's tools aren't enough, consider using GamStop (see below) to self-exclude across multiple UK betting operators simultaneously.

Support Organisations

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, these organisations provide free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Provides free counselling, support, and information for problem gamblers and their families.
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential)
  Live chat available on their website
• GamStop
  The National Self-Exclusion Scheme. Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators with one registration.
  Free to use, effective immediately
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Support groups for problem gamblers across the UK.
  Find local meetings at your nearest venue

Other Countries

• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  Free and confidential counselling and support
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
  Resources and support for problem gambling
• National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
  Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany)
  Information and support for problem gambling

If You Need Help

Problem gambling is treatable, and help is available.

If you or someone close to you is experiencing difficulties related to gambling, please don't wait. Reach out to one of the support organisations above today. They are free, confidential, and staffed by trained professionals who understand what you're going through.

You can also speak to your GP, who can provide referrals to local gambling support services.

Your health and wellbeing matter. Seek help today.