RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

18+ only. Please gamble responsibly.

Sectional Edge is committed to encouraging a responsible and informed approach to horse-racing wagering.

Sectional Edge provides racing analysis, rated markets, selections and opinions for informational and entertainment purposes. We are not a bookmaker or wagering provider, and we do not accept or place bets on behalf of subscribers.

Betting always involves risk

No racing analysis, selection or rated price can guarantee a winning result or financial return.

Horse racing is unpredictable. Results can be affected by race tempo, track conditions, weather, interference, tactics, scratchings, rider decisions and other unforeseen circumstances.

A Sectional Edge rated price represents our independent assessment of a runner’s winning probability. It is an opinion—not a promise or guarantee.

Past results do not guarantee future performance. Every subscriber remains responsible for deciding whether to bet and how much, if anything, to wager.

Keep gambling under control

If you choose to bet:

  • only bet money you can afford to lose;

  • decide your betting limit before you begin;

  • use deposit and spending limits where available;

  • keep track of how much money and time you spend;

  • take regular breaks from wagering;

  • never borrow money to gamble;

  • never use money required for bills, food, rent or other essentials;

  • never chase losses by increasing your bets;

  • avoid gambling when upset, stressed or affected by alcohol or drugs; and

  • do not treat gambling as a dependable source of income.

Betting should remain an optional form of entertainment. It should not cause financial difficulty, emotional distress or harm to your health, work or relationships.

Warning signs

It may be time to stop and seek support if you:

  • spend more money or time gambling than intended;

  • regularly chase losses;

  • hide your gambling from family or friends;

  • borrow money or sell possessions to gamble;

  • use money intended for everyday expenses;

  • feel anxious, guilty, angry or distressed about gambling;

  • find it difficult to reduce or stop;

  • allow gambling to affect your work or relationships; or

  • believe one more bet will solve previous losses.

These warning signs should be taken seriously. Free and confidential assistance is available.

Underage gambling

Sectional Edge is intended exclusively for people aged 18 years or older.

People under 18 must not:

  • purchase a subscription;

  • create a subscriber account;

  • access paid tipping content; or

  • use Sectional Edge content for wagering.

Parents and guardians should take reasonable steps to prevent minors from accessing wagering accounts, payment methods and subscriber login details.

Take a break or self-exclude

Licensed wagering providers generally offer tools that can help customers control their gambling, including:

  • deposit limits;

  • spending limits;

  • activity statements;

  • temporary breaks;

  • account closure; and

  • self-exclusion.

BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register allows you to exclude yourself from all Australian-licensed online and telephone wagering providers.

Visit: www.betstop.gov.au

Free and confidential support

If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related harm, assistance is available.

National Gambling Helpline

Phone: 1800 858 858

Free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Gambling Help Online

Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Gambling Help Online provides free and confidential online counselling, information and support throughout Australia.

BetStop

Website: www.betstop.gov.au

BetStop enables people to exclude themselves from all Australian-licensed online and telephone wagering providers.

If gambling is causing immediate danger or you are concerned for someone’s safety, call 000.

A final reminder

Racing analysis may help you make a more informed assessment, but it cannot remove the uncertainty or financial risk involved in wagering.

Set a limit, stay within it and never chase a loss.

Chances are you’re about to lose.

18+ | Gamble responsibly.