Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Beauty Sleep The Band, we believe that horse racing betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Betting should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and always keep betting in perspective as part of your leisure activities.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in horse racing betting in the United Kingdom. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take age verification seriously. If you are under 18, please do not use betting sites or place any wagers.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may indicate a problem with gambling:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about how much you gamble
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or depression related to gambling
- Feeling a constant urge to gamble with increasing amounts of money
- Unable to stop gambling despite wanting to or trying to
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a temporary break from betting for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from betting sites for a longer period (typically 6 months to several years)
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support services
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Phone: 0800 085 8792 - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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
If You Need Help
If you're struggling with gambling, remember that help is available and recovery is possible. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Please reach out to one of the organisations listed above – they are experienced in helping people regain control.
Don't wait. Contact a support service today if you need help.