Legal Information
Last updated: 4 June 2026
This page sets out the legal terms that govern your use of horseracingbetuk.com. By accessing the site, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, please do not use the site.
Editorial scope
FurlongLedger publishes editorial analysis of the regulated UK horse racing betting market. Our coverage describes promotional mechanics, regulatory developments, levy and tax policy, and the economic context surrounding licensed operators. We do not accept stakes. We are not a bookmaker. We do not operate any gambling product. No content on horseracingbetuk.com constitutes an offer to place a bet, a recommendation to place a specific bet, or a guarantee of any outcome.
Age restriction
The content on this site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Gambling is restricted by law to people of 18 or older in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, please do not use this website. If you are responsible for a young person who has access to a shared device, family-safety controls and dedicated tools such as those provided by GamCare can help restrict access to gambling-related content.
No financial, legal or tax advice
Material on FurlongLedger is published for general information only. It is not financial advice, legal advice, tax advice, or any other form of regulated professional advice. We are not authorised to provide such advice. Decisions about whether and how to gamble — including evaluating any promotion, opening an account with any licensed operator, or interpreting the personal tax implications of betting activity — are your own responsibility, and you should seek qualified professional advice where appropriate.
No guarantee of accuracy or currency
We take reasonable care to ensure that information on the site is accurate at the time of publication and that the most material facts are kept up to date. However, the regulatory environment, operator promotional terms, statutory levies and tax rates change frequently. Odds, place terms, qualifying-bet rules and operator terms and conditions can change without notice. Before placing any bet, you should verify the relevant terms directly with the licensed operator. We disclaim liability for any loss arising from reliance on information that has since changed.
Regulatory framework
In the United Kingdom, gambling is regulated principally by the UK Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005 and subsequent secondary legislation. Licensed operators must meet licensing conditions and codes of practice covering, among many other areas, customer protection, anti-money-laundering obligations, marketing standards, and the application of affordability and financial-risk assessments. Tax on remote betting and gaming is administered by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under General Betting Duty and Remote Gaming Duty. The statutory levy on horseracing betting is administered by the Horserace Betting Levy Board. Sporting regulation of British horseracing is the responsibility of the British Horseracing Authority. References on this site to any of these bodies are made for editorial accuracy only and do not imply endorsement of FurlongLedger by any of them.
External links
Where we link to external websites — including those of regulators, official bodies, and operators — we do so to provide context or attribution. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any external site. The presence of an external link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by FurlongLedger.
Intellectual property
All editorial content on horseracingbetuk.com — including articles, headlines, captions, and the underlying analysis — is the intellectual property of FurlongLedger unless otherwise stated. You may quote short extracts for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution. Republication, redistribution, or substantial reproduction without prior written permission is not permitted. Logos, trademarks, and other identifying marks of third parties referenced on the site remain the property of their respective owners.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FurlongLedger excludes liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website, or from any decision you make on the basis of information published on it. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under English law, including liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Responsible gambling
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing harm from gambling, free and confidential support is available. The National Gambling Helpline operates 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133. GambleAware and GamCare publish self-help resources and live chat support. GamStop allows you to self-exclude from all licensed UK operators with a single registration. Licensed operators are required by their licence conditions to offer deposit limits, stake limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion tools on every account.
Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising in connection with horseracingbetuk.com is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Changes to these terms
We may revise this Legal Information page from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a change indicates acceptance of the revised terms.