Responsible Wagering

Racing2day Responsible Gambling Policy: Racing2day is committed to endorsing responsible wagering. Please wager sensibly. 

Racing2day is not in business to capitalize on compulsive behavior or underage gaming. In order to encourage responsible gaming, Racing2day is committed to preventing these two common gaming problems.

It is the policy of Racing2day not to take advantage of any customer exhibiting behavior associated with compulsive gaming and not to accept wagers from underage persons. It is also our policy to sensitize our staff to these issues in an effort to promote responsible gaming.

What is the National Council on Problem Gambling?

The National Council on Problem Gambling(NCPG) was founded in 1972 and is currently comprised of 34-state affiliates. The members encompass the leading United States and international experts in problem gambling policy, reseach, prevention, education and treatment. The NCPG's mission is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.

The NPCG and its state affiliate councils are non-profit entities and maintain a netural stance on gambling. The NCPG is not affiliated with any hospital, clinic, treatment or support group.

The Council administers several nationwide programs, including a 24-hour confidential helpline.

Here are some tips to follow in order to wager responsibly:

• Balance playing the horses with other leisure activities.
• Play the horses for entertainment, not as a way to make money.
• Do not "chase" losses. Accept them as the cost of entertainment.
• Use extra income to wager, not money needed for everyday expenses.
• Set a time limit.

Responsible wagering is what most people practice on a daily basis. For some, however, wagering or gambling becomes a serious problem that they are unable to control. This can lead to a state of compulsive or pathological gambling. Pathological gamblers cannot resist the temptation to gamble; they cannot stop regardless of their jobs, families or anything else.

How can you tell if you or someone you know has a gambling problem?

1. Have you often gambled longer than you had planned?
2. Have you often gambled until your last dollar was gone?
3. Have thoughts of gambling caused you to lose sleep?
4. Have you used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid?
5. Have you made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling?
6. Have you broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling?
7. Have you borrowed money to finance your gambling?
8. Have you felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses?
9. Have you been remorseful after gambling?
10. Have you gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations?

If you or someone you know answered yes to any of these questions and needs help for a gambling problem, call today.

To find out more about the National Council on Problem Gambling call 1-800-522-4700 or visit their website at www.ncpgambling.org