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    Responsible Gambling At GG

    Keeping horse racing betting fun, informed and under control

    Updated: June 2026

    1. Who we are – and how we work

    GG is a horse racing site. We publish racecards, tips, stats, news and betting guides and we partner with UK-licensed bookmakers so that, if you choose to bet, you can do it with firms who are regulated and offer tools to help you stay in control.

    We don’t take bets ourselves and we don’t hold customer funds. When you click through to a bookmaker from GG, you’re leaving our site and opening an account directly with that operator. We may receive a commission if you sign up or place a bet via our links, but this never changes the responsible gambling standards we expect from ourselves or from our partners.

    Our aim is simple: racing should feel like a hobby, not a source of stress.

    2. Keeping racing betting fun

    Big race days and festivals can be emotional. There’s always another race off in ten minutes, another “well-fancied” horse, another each-way angle. That can make it easy to lose track of time and money.

    A few principles that can keep things in perspective:

    • Plan your staking for the day or meeting. Decide in advance how much you’re prepared to lose over a card or a festival and stick to it.
    • You don’t have to bet in every race. It’s fine to sit one out – or most of them out. Watching is free.
    • One winner doesn’t guarantee the next. Enjoy the buzz, but don’t suddenly ramp up your stakes because a winner has “put you in front”.
    • Losing runs happen. Even the best judges have cold spells. Chasing to get it back quickly usually makes things worse.

    If racing stops feeling like entertainment and starts feeling like pressure, it’s time to pause.

    3. Signs your betting might be becoming a problem

    Everyone has the odd frustrating day at the races. But if you recognise several of the behaviours below, it might be a sign to take action:

    • You regularly bet every race on a card because you feel you “have to be involved”.
    • You increase your stakes through the day to win back earlier losses, especially in the last few races.
    • You find yourself betting on meetings or sports you don’t really follow, just to have a bet on.
    • You feel irritable, anxious or low when you’re not betting or thinking about betting.
    • You’ve lied to people close to you about how much you’re staking or losing.
    • You use money that should be covering bills or essentials to fund racing bets.
    • You’ve borrowed, sold items or used credit to cover gambling spend or gambling-related debts.

    4. Practical ways to stay in control

    The bookmakers we work with are all UKGC-licensed and offer tools that can help you stay in control of your gambling. You’ll usually find them in your account or “safer gambling” area:

    • Deposit limits – set how much you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly.
    • Loss limits and reality checks – prompts that let you know how long you’ve been playing or how much you’ve lost.
    • “Time out” options – temporary breaks from betting for a few days or weeks.
    • Self-exclusion – a longer break (usually at least six months) where your account is closed and you’re prevented from re-opening it.
    • Activity history – a clear view of what you’ve deposited, staked and withdrawn over time.

    · Deposit limits – set how much you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly.

    If you’re using more than one betting site, you might find it harder to keep on top of the overall picture.

    Tools like GAMSTOP let you self-exclude from all UK-licensed sites in one go. Blocking software such as Gamblock or Net Nanny can also help limit access from shared devices.

    5. Protecting younger people

    Racing is a sport that many people grow up watching with family, but gambling is strictly 18+.

    If you share devices with anyone under 18, it’s important to:

    • Keep your log-ins and payment details secure and private.
    • Log out of betting and casino accounts when you’re finished.
    • Avoid saving passwords or payment methods on shared devices.
    • Consider using parental controls or filtering software to block access to gambling sites.

    6. Where to get support

    If you’re concerned about your gambling – or about someone else’s – there is free, confidential help available:

    • GamCare – 24/7 support, live chat and counselling: Website: gamcare.org.uk Helpline: 0808 8020 133
    • GambleAware – information, self-assessment tools and links to local support: gambleaware.org
    • Gamblers Anonymous – group support and meetings: gamblersanonymous.org.uk
    • National Problem Gambling Clinic – specialist NHS treatment services

    You don’t have to wait until things feel out of control before speaking to someone.

    7. GG’s commitment

    We are committed to:

    • Partnering only with UK-licensed bookmakers.
    • Avoiding content that glamorises big wins or ignores the reality of losses.
    • Including clear 18+ and safer gambling messaging around our betting-related content.
    • Responding quickly if a partner’s behaviour or offers raise concerns.

    If you ever see something on GG that you feel is irresponsible or unhelpful from a safer-gambling perspective, please contact us – feedback is part of how we improve.

    For most people, gambling online is what it should be – a fun way to spend their leisure time. However, for a small minority, gambling online can be a problem.

    The vast majority of our online customers will never experience a problem. However, playing responsibly is not confined to those who either have a gambling problem or are the most at risk of developing one. It is the best approach for everyone.

    On all of our websites we are committed to helping our customers keep it fun by marketing and advertising those gambling operators that promote safe and responsible online gambling. Additionally, by providing information and guidance to those who may be unable to stay in control of their gambling.