Responsible Gambling

RaceIntel is an informational platform, not a gambling service. Here's our commitment to keeping it that way.

1. Our Position

RaceIntel is not a gambling platform. We do not accept bets, provide odds comparison, recommend bookmakers, or receive commissions from gambling operators.

RaceIntel is an AI-powered form analysis and intelligence platform for UK & Irish horse racing. Our GG Scores, daily selections, and pace simulations are designed to help racing enthusiasts study form and understand the sport more deeply — not to encourage gambling.

We take responsible gambling seriously because:

  • We know our AI predictions could be used to inform betting decisions
  • We want users to engage with racing as a sport, not just a betting medium
  • Problem gambling devastates lives — we will not contribute to it

2. Built-in Safeguards

🔞 Age Gate

You must be 18+ to create an account. We collect date of birth during registration and verify it. Underage accounts are immediately terminated.

📊 Transparency

Every AI prediction includes a confidence score (High/Medium/Low) and explicit written reasoning. We never present predictions as "sure things" or "guaranteed winners."

🔕 No Bookmaker Links

We do not link to, promote, or affiliate with any bookmaker or gambling operator. RaceIntel has zero commercial relationships with the gambling industry.

🚫 No Odds Comparison

We display market odds for form context only, not as a betting tool. We do not compare odds across bookmakers or encourage odds shopping.

🧠 Bet Tracker = Self-Awareness

Our bet tracking feature is designed for honest self-assessment — showing you your real P&L, ROI, and strike rate. It's a mirror, not an encouragement to bet more.

📵 Quiet Hours

You can set notification quiet hours in your settings. By default, push notifications are suppressed between 22:00 and 07:00.

3. Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Ask yourself honestly:

  • Do you spend more money on betting than you can afford to lose?
  • Do you chase losses — betting more to try to recover what you've lost?
  • Has betting affected your relationships, work, or mental health?
  • Do you lie to family or friends about how much you gamble?
  • Do you feel anxious, irritable, or depressed when you're not betting?
  • Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to fund betting?

If you answered yes to any of these, please seek help. Problem gambling is a recognised mental health condition — it is treatable, and help is available right now.

4. Practical Tips for Staying in Control

Set a Budget

Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start. Never exceed it. Treat it like an entertainment expense, not an investment.

Set Time Limits

Decide how long you'll spend on racing analysis. When that time is up, step away. Racing will be there tomorrow.

Don't Chase Losses

The fastest way to compound losses is to bet more to recover them. Accept losses as the cost of entertainment and walk away.

Don't Bet Under Influence

Alcohol, stress, fatigue, and emotional turbulence impair judgment. Make betting decisions with a clear head — or not at all.

Use Deposit Limits

Most UK-licensed bookmakers offer deposit limits. Set them. They're one of the most effective safeguards available.

Take Regular Breaks

Use self-exclusion tools like GAMSTOP if you need a complete break from all UK-licensed gambling sites for a set period.

Separate Analysis from Betting

Enjoy studying form for its own sake. You don't have to bet on every race you analyse. The sport is worth appreciating without money on the line.

Talk to Someone

If you're worried about your gambling — or someone else's — talk about it. Silence makes it worse. The helplines below are confidential and free.

5. Get Help Now — Free & Confidential

🇬🇧 UK — National Gambling Helpline

0808 8020 133

Free, confidential, 24/7. Run by GamCare. BeGambleAware.org

🇮🇪 Ireland — GamblingCare.ie

Helpline: 1800 936 725 (Freephone)
GamblingCare.ie — counselling, support, and resources for problem gambling in Ireland.

🇪🇺 EU / International — GamCare

Live chat and resources at GamCare.org.uk

🛑 Self-Exclusion — GAMSTOP

Free service that lets you exclude yourself from all UK-licensed gambling websites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years. GAMSTOP.co.uk

🧠 Mental Health Support

Samaritans: 116 123 (UK/IE, free, 24/7) — samaritans.org
Mind: Mental health charity — mind.org.uk
NHS: Problem gambling support — nhs.uk/gambling-addiction

6. Our Commitment

RaceIntel commits to:

  • Never presenting AI predictions as guaranteed outcomes
  • Never partnering with or promoting gambling operators
  • Never using language that encourages risky betting behaviour ("can't lose," "banker," "sure thing")
  • Always displaying confidence levels and uncertainty on AI predictions
  • Always linking to responsible gambling resources prominently
  • Reviewing this policy annually and updating it as best practices evolve

If you have suggestions for how we can improve our responsible gambling practices, please contact us at support@raceintel.com.

This page was last reviewed on 30 May 2026. We are committed to keeping it accurate and actionable.