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SAFER GAMBLING

At Racing Daily we love racing, and a bet should add to the fun, never take it away. Our tips are opinions, not guarantees, and no bet is ever a sure thing. You must be 18 or over to gamble.

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Keep it fun: our tips for betting safely

  • Only bet with money you can afford to lose, never money meant for bills, rent or food.

  • Set a budget before you start, and stick to it.

  • Never chase losses. Accept that losing is part of betting.

  • Set deposit limits and time reminders in your bookmaker account. Every UK-licensed bookmaker offers them.

  • Take breaks, and don’t bet when you’re stressed, upset or have been drinking.

  • Treat betting as entertainment, not a way to make money.


Warning signs

It may be time to take a step back if you are:

  • spending more money or time on betting than you planned

  • chasing losses or borrowing money to bet

  • hiding your betting from family or friends

  • feeling anxious, low or irritable about betting

  • letting betting get in the way of work, sleep or relationships


How to take a break

  • GAMSTOP: one free sign-up blocks you from every UK-licensed online betting site for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.

  • Bookmaker tools: every UK bookmaker lets you set a time-out or self-exclude from your account settings.

  • Betting shops: the Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme (MOSES) covers high-street bookmakers.

  • Your bank: most UK banks and card providers let you block gambling payments in their app.

  • Blocking software: apps such as Gamban block gambling sites and apps on your devices.


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Our commitment

  • We never target our content at under-18s.

  • We will never call a tip a “certainty” or suggest that betting is a way to make money.

  • Some links on this site may be affiliate links. We only work with UK-licensed operators, and commission never affects our tips.

  • Safer gambling information appears on every page of our site.

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