The Racing Post and Safer Gambling
Find information, help and guidance on how to bet safely.
What is Safer Gambling?
Safer Gambling is staying in control and staying within your limits. The Racing Post wants all our customers to understand that gambling should be regarded only as an enjoyable recreational pastime, not as a means of making money.
Read MoreSafer Gambling & Casino Gaming
Casino games can be exciting and fast-moving, but this pace and intensity can also increase the risk of harm. Many casino games allow for continuous play and quick outcomes, which can make it easier to lose track of time and spending. It is important to understand these risks and take steps to stay in control, especially when playing online.
Read MoreOrganisations that offer help with problem gambling
If you think that you may need help with your gambling then you may wish to get in touch with one or more of this organisations
Read MoreSigns of Problem Gambling with Online Casinos
Anyone who gambles online can potentially experience problems, making it important to understand the risks associated with gambling at online casinos. Often, these harms can be subtle, making them difficult to recognise. Knowing the specific signs of problem gambling with online casinos can help you or someone else seek the right support early.
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Help Available
Beating addiction can be a daunting task. Gamban is the first step to self-exclusion, but there are a number of other steps you can take…
Go to Gamban
GamCare is the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone harmed by gambling.
Go to GamcareTherapy for gambling addiction – a global service offered by Gordon Moody, providing free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by gambling
Go to Gambling TherapyBeGambleAware offer free, confidential help and support to anyone who’s worried about their – or someone else’s – gambling.
Go to BeGambleAwareWhat is self exclusion?
Self exclusion is an irreversible way of you stopping all your betting activity with an individual bookmaker, for a specific period of time, but usually a minimum of 6 months. You will be able to withdraw any balances but not deposit or place any bets or play any games.
Read moreWhat are deposit limits?
Deposit limits allow you to specify the maximum total amount of money you can deposit into your bookmaker account within a set period - usually rolling 24 hour, weekly or monthly period.
Read moreWhat are time outs?
Taking timeouts from gambling allows you to: have a break, keep track of how much you are spending, keep a clear mind so that you don't become overwhelmed and make sure that you are not becoming dependent on gambling. If you choose to take a timeout, you can block yourself from gambling for up to six weeks.
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