Responsible Gaming
Introduction
At Cibus Italian, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Horse racing betting should be fun and within your means. If you find yourself chasing losses or gambling with money you cannot afford to lose, please seek help immediately.
Age Verification
All gambling activity in the UK is strictly reserved for individuals aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to place bets or access gambling services. It is illegal for operators to offer gambling facilities to minors.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues
- Spending more time and money on gambling than planned
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling activity
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please reach out for support.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you're willing to deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're prepared to lose before you stop gambling
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders at regular intervals to check how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing betting platforms
- Time-Outs: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
We encourage you to use these tools as part of a responsible gambling strategy.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please contact one of these reputable organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all participating UK-licensed operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and 12-step programme
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Support Services
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
Call to Action
If you are struggling with gambling, help is available and recovery is possible.
Do not suffer in silence. Reach out to one of the support organizations listed above today. Whether you need advice, counselling, or practical support, trained professionals are ready to help you at no cost.
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Take control of your gambling today.