@Steeplechasing – Appreciate the note and completely understand the concern.
FriendlyBet is currently a play-money, closed beta product so there are no deposits, withdrawals, or real-money prizes involved. The focus at this stage is purely on testing the race day experience in a controlled environment.
I’ve also proactively contacted the UK Gambling Commission to make them aware of what I’m building and to ensure I’m taking the right approach as things develop.
As part of that, I’ve deliberately avoided displaying any regulatory or safer gambling logos publicly to prevent any confusion around licensing, and have made the “Beta Play-Money” nature of the app clear throughout.
Transparency and fairness are a big part of what I’m trying to build, so I really do appreciate you raising it.
Hopefully see you on there for a Race Day soon.