While Wayne Bailey Racing strive to
provide the best possible service to punters, they do not accept responsibly
for any losses incurred and all betting is carried out at your own risk! Wayne
Bailey racing simply serves as an information service but it’s up to the
individual to decide for themselves if they want to act on that information or
not. Wayne encourages punters to consult the form book and make up their own
mind on his selections!
There is a serious risk of losing
money when betting on horses – indeed, the vast majority of punters lose in the
long term so NEVER, EVER bet with money that you cannot afford to lose.
Responsible
Gambling
Betting can be a very enjoyable experience for most people if done in
moderation, but like alcohol, it can become addictive, leading to debt and
destroying family/work life. At Wayne Bailey racing, we want to promote
responsible gambling. Here are some golden gambling rules that should always be
adhered to:
- Only bet what you are prepared to lose. Set yourself
sensible stakes and stick to them.
- Learn to quit while you are behind as well as ahead.
Never chase your losses. If you have a losing day, be patient - another
good opportunity will arise in the future.
- Learn to think long-term. Try not to set yourself daily
amounts to win. This leads to erratic betting when things don’t go your
way.
- Do not gamble while drinking. Your judgment will be
clouded and your reasoning will go out the window. If you enjoy a drink
while watching a race or a football match for example, place your bets
beforehand and then leave the bookies/computer alone, win or lose.
- Bear in mind that most people lose money when gambling.
If you are making even a few percent profit per year, you are one of the
lucky ones. There is no such thing as getting rich quick. Time, research,
hard work and sensible staking are the only way forward.
Problem
gambling
If you can answer ‘yes’ to most of the below statements, you may need to seek
help. Most online gambling sites have both temporary and permanent self-exclusion
schemes that can be availed of.
- Do you ever require financial assistance by friends,
family or by means of loans to cover expenses caused by gambling?
- Do you feel the need to conceal the amount of
time/money that you are spending on gambling?
- If you are losing money, do you try to chase your
losses by increasing your stakes or by betting on an event that you would
have left alone otherwise?
- Have you tried to cut-down or stop gambling, and are
finding it difficult?
- Do you use gambling as escapism from stress or personal
problems?
- Have you ever thought of committing - or actually
committed fraud or theft to relieve gambling debts?
- Does gambling effect your job/college work? Do you
spend time gambling when you should be studying/working?
- Does your gambling effect your friends and family in a
negative way? Do you neglect your friends or family in order to gamble?
- Does gambling make you feel depressed or suicidal?
Useful
contacts:
GamCare
GamCare, a registered charity, has become the leading authority on the
provision of information, advice and practical help in addressing the social
impact of gambling. Gamcare strive to develop strategies that will:
- Improve the understanding of the social impact of gambling
- Promote a responsible approach to gambling
- Address the needs of those adversely affected by a gambling dependency
Helpline
1800 246 139 from Ireland
0845 6000 133 from the UK
+44 845 6000 133 International (24 hours 7 days a week)
Website:
www.gamcare.org.uk
Email:
info@gamcare.org.uk
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to
do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive
gamblers do the same.
Helpline
01 872 1133 from Ireland
08700 50 88 80 from the UK
Website:
www.gamblersanonymous.ie (Ireland)
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk (UK)