Statement of commitment to promoting responsible wagering

Racing.com Media Pty Ltd trading as Best Bets (Best Bets) acknowledges that the sport of racing is a popular gambling medium and the racing industry derives significant funding from wagering.

Best Bets recognises that problem gambling behaviour can occur in relation to wagering on racing and that such behaviour can have negative impacts for individuals and local communities.

According to the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, responsible gambling for individuals means:

• they may gamble for pleasure and entertainment but are aware of their likelihood of losing and understand the associated risks;
• they exercise control over their gambling activity; and
• that responsible gambling occurs in balance with other activities in their lives and is not causing problems or harm for themselves or others.

Responsible gambling for the broader community, including gambling providers, governments, and sporting associations, requires:

• shared responsibility for generating awareness of the risks associated with gambling;
• creating and promoting environments that prevent or minimise problem gambling; and
• being responsive to community concerns around gambling.

Best Bets is committed to the shared objectives of the racing industry, the Victorian Government and the Victorian gambling industry to foster responsible gambling as defined above and to minimise harm arising from problem gambling behaviour.

In particular, Best Bets commits to promote responsible gambling messages and practices throughout its assets.

Further detail around Responsible Gambling, including help services, is available at: http://www.responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au/getting-help