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Betting and gaming is a leisure activity pursued by many which should be fun and above all safe. Safer Gambling means you are having fun, and feel in control of how you play. If your gambling is creating financial stress, anxiety and depression, or affecting your life in a negative way overall, then it may develop into a problem. We are commited in our support of Safer Gambling and the below offers are available for over 18s only.

If you are concerned about your gambling, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, or visit BeGambleAware.org. Further support and information can be found at GamCare.org and GamblingTherapy.org.

Free Betting Guides

Want to learn more about the world of gambling and betting? Our free guides are the ultimate one-stop-shop for betting knowledge, whether you are looking for an explanation of betting terminology or different betting strategies like matched-betting, in-play, or Arbitrage betting, we’ve got you covered.

A Guide to Horse Racing Betting

Horse Racing is one of the most popular sports for betting but the terminology and strategies used by punters can be a little confusing! Check out our Horse Racing Betting Guide for the perfect introduction to horse racing betting.

Safer Gambling

Betting and gambling are leisure activities people partake in for enjoyment but should always be kept safe. At Sporting Life, we are committed to responsible and safer gambling and have a handy guide to safer gambling that highlights the tools and support available.

Gambling is inherently risky. You should only ever wager what you can afford to lose and we recommend regularly undertaking GambleAware’s Self-Assessment tool to make sure you are in control of your betting.

Safer gambling means you are having fun and feel in control of how you play. If your gambling is creating financial stress, anxiety, depression, or affecting your life in a negative way overall then it may develop into a problem.

If you are concerned you may have a problem, reach out to the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit GambleAware.org. You can also find more information at GamCare.org and GamblingTherapy.org

Free Betting Guides FAQ's

Got a quick question around betting? Check out our FAQs below for the answers to some common questions!

How do I convert fractional to decimal odds?

Converting from fractional to decimal odds can be done by dividing the first figure of the fractional odd by the second figure and adding 1. You can also check out our conversion table in the Odds Conversion section.

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