Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At cablewebster.co.uk, we believe that horse racing betting should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should never put you at financial risk or negatively impact your life, relationships, or mental health.
Responsible gambling means understanding the risks, setting limits, and knowing when to seek help.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom.
We are committed to preventing underage gambling. All users must verify their age before accessing betting services. If you believe someone underage is gambling, please report it to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognise these warning signs in yourself or others:
- Chasing losses by betting more to recover money lost
- Hiding or lying about the amount you gamble
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills)
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Gambling for longer periods than intended
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed related to gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or difficult emotions
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most UK betting operators offer self-help features to support responsible gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose over a set period
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications at regular intervals reminding you how long and how much you've been betting
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a temporary break from your account (typically 24 hours to 6 weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from betting accounts
Contact your betting operator's customer support to activate these controls immediately.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gamblers and their families
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling operators
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Register to self-exclude from all UK licensed online operators at once - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer-support fellowship for those struggling with gambling addiction
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Gambling Treatment Service – NHS-funded specialist treatment services
Contact your GP or local NHS service for referral
International Support
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Call to Action
If you think you may have a gambling problem, help is available right now.
Reach out to one of the organisations above – they are free, confidential, and staffed by professionals who understand what you're going through. Recovery is possible, and there's no shame in asking for help.
Don't wait. Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 today.