Responsible play
Disclaimer
Betting on horses should be treated as paid entertainment and never as a way to earn money. If gambling is causing you or someone close to you harm, free and confidential help is available, and you do not have to wait until things get worse.
Where Hylas Maps stands
Hylas Maps is an information site. We do not take bets, so we do not run deposit limits, loss limits or self-exclusion ourselves. Those tools belong to the licensed operators you bet with, and we encourage you to switch them on before you play. What we can do is explain the risks, link you to support and keep our own content honest.
Keeping it fun
Know the risks
Every bet can lose. Odds and payouts are set by the operator and the betting pool, and nothing on this site, including any list of runners or past form, guarantees a result.
Set limits before you start
Decide how much time and money you are comfortable spending, write it down and stick to it. Use the deposit, spend and session limits that licensed operators provide.
Watch for warning signs
Chasing losses, betting more than planned, hiding your betting from family, borrowing to gamble or feeling anxious when you are not betting are all reasons to stop and talk to someone.
Take a break
Every licensed U.S. operator offers a way to pause or exclude yourself. If you need one, use it, and consider blocking gambling sites on your devices as well.
How we handle our own content
- Our material is written for adults and is not aimed at people at risk of harm
- We do not promise winnings and we do not publish tips presented as certainties
- Location rules for each state are listed in the footer of every page
- We review this page and our support links regularly and fix anything out of date
Support you can contact now
National Council on Problem Gambling
A U.S. non-profit working to reduce gambling harm.
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Text: 800GAM
Website: ncpgambling.org
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship that offers peer support through regular meetings.
Hotline: 1-888-GA-HELPS (1-888-424-3577)
Website: gamblersanonymous.org
Gam-Anon
Support for family and friends affected by someone else's gambling.
Phone: 718-352-1671
Website: gam-anon.org