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What is Safer Gambling Week & why are Racing TV supporting it?
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Mon 17 Nov 2025
What is Safer Gambling Week & what does it mean to me?
Safer Gambling Week is a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Its goal is to provide people with practical tools, clear guidance, and accessible support services to help them stay in control and make safer gambling choices.
Steps To Gambling Safely And Responsibly
In order to keep on top of your gambling, there are a number of measures you can take to stay in control.
Set Limits For Time And Money
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Use reality check timers to set up on-screen alerts to keep track of your time spent gambling, allowing you to gain more control.
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Deposit limits ensure that you don't spend more money than you want to. Impose your own spending limits by setting a budget. Only spend what you can comfortably afford.
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If you're concerned that you're spending too much time/money gambling then you can use a Self-Exclusion Scheme for a set period of time. More information on these schemes can be found on
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Don’t Chase Your Losses or Suddenly Increase Your Stakes when you win
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If things aren’t going your way, close your betting app or put away your device. Take a cooling off period for a set amount of time.
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Set a budget and stick to it.
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Backing a winner isn't the time to suddenly up your stakes and 'go for broke'.
Gambling Should Never Interfere With Your Personal Relationships
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If your gambling makes you upset and/or angry, and starts to interfere with your personal relationships with family and friends, you should seek help and advice.
Why is Racing TV supporting Safer Gambling Week?
Racing TV occupies a unique position within horseracing and with that comes a responsibility to safer gambling and encouraging people to bet safely, sensibly and within their limits. We are committed to protecting vulnerable people from gambling-related harm and we encourage anyone who is having a bet to Take Time To Think.
Stay in control of your betting and gaming:
🕐 Set time limits
💷 Set deposit limits
☕ Take a break
🗣️ Talk to someone
🚫 Self-exclude - online, in betting shops and casinos
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