Responsible Gambling

Betting should stay entertainment, not a way to make money or cope with stress. If any of the signs below feel familiar, it is worth stepping back.

Betting more than you planned to, or chasing losses with bigger stakes
Hiding the amount of time or money spent betting from family or friends
Feeling anxious, irritable, or unable to relax when not betting
Borrowing money, or selling things, to keep betting
Betting affecting work, school, sleep, or relationships

Practical steps

Set a fixed weekly budget before you bet, and stop once it is gone
Use your sportsbook's deposit limit or self exclusion tools
Never bet to win back a previous loss
Talk to someone you trust if betting starts to feel out of your control

Betting is restricted to readers 18 and older. If gambling is causing you serious harm, please speak with a doctor or counselor, in addition to using the tools above.