This site publishes independent editorial content about horse racing betting in the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on platforms that operate outside the GamStop self-exclusion scheme. We are not a gambling operator, a bookmaker, or a financial services provider. We do not accept bets, hold customer funds, or offer gambling products of any kind.
What We Do
We research, test, and write about non-GamStop horse racing bookmakers so that UK punters can make informed decisions. Every platform reviewed on this site is evaluated against a consistent set of criteria: licensing status, horse racing market coverage, odds competitiveness, bonus terms, payment methods, mobile experience, and responsible gambling tools. Our methodology is described in full on the main guide page.
We source data from official regulatory bodies, industry reports, and academic research. Statistics cited in our content are drawn from organisations including the UK Gambling Commission, the British Horseracing Authority, the Betting and Gaming Council, the Curaçao Gaming Authority, and peer-reviewed publications such as The Lancet Public Health. Where we reference a specific figure, the source is linked directly in the text.
Editorial Independence
This site earns revenue through affiliate relationships with some of the gambling platforms we review. When you click a link to an operator and subsequently create an account, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This arrangement is standard in betting media and is disclosed clearly on every page that contains affiliate links.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Platforms that fail our review criteria are excluded regardless of whether they offer affiliate terms. Platforms that pass our criteria are listed alphabetically, not ranked by commission rate. Our reviews include both positive observations and identified weaknesses for every site. We do not accept payment for favourable coverage, and operators have no editorial input into our content.
Our Approach to Responsible Gambling
We are aware that the subject matter of this site — betting alternatives for people who may have self-excluded from UKGC platforms — touches on sensitive territory. We take that responsibility seriously.
Every page on this site includes a responsible gambling notice and links to support services, including GamCare (0808 8020 133), Gamban device-blocking software, and the TalkBanStop combined support service. Our content does not encourage anyone to circumvent self-exclusion for the purpose of continuing harmful gambling behaviour. Where we present data on GamStop registration trends and user motivations, we do so to inform, not to promote evasion of safeguards.
If you are experiencing gambling-related harm, we strongly encourage you to seek support before making any decisions about where or whether to bet. The National Gambling Helpline is available around the clock on 0808 8020 133.
Accuracy and Corrections
We strive to ensure that all factual claims on this site are accurate and current. Content is reviewed on a quarterly cycle, and individual pages are updated when material changes occur — such as regulatory reforms, operator licensing changes, or new industry data releases.
If you identify a factual error, an outdated statistic, or a broken source link, we welcome corrections. Verified errors are corrected promptly, and the page’s “Updated” date is revised to reflect the change. You may reach us through the contact method below.
Contact
For editorial enquiries, correction requests, or data rights queries, you may contact us via the secure contact form accessible from the site’s main navigation. We aim to respond to all enquiries within five working days.