Betting should stay entertainment.
Our picks are information, not a promise. Even a real long-run edge comes with losing nights, weeks and months. If betting stops being fun, the right play is to stop.
Call 1-800-GAMBLER. It's free, confidential and available 24/7.
Healthy habits
Set a bankroll
Only bet money set aside for entertainment that you can afford to lose. Never borrow to bet.
Size in units
Keep each bet a small, fixed share of that bankroll. Don't raise stakes to win back losses.
Set limits
Use the deposit, loss and time limits your sportsbook offers. Decide them before you play, not during.
Take breaks
Losing stretches happen to every bettor. Stepping away is always a valid move, and so is cancelling.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses with bigger or more frequent bets
- Borrowing money, or using money meant for bills, to bet
- Hiding betting from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you're not betting
- Betting interfering with work, school or relationships
Most licensed sportsbooks and many states offer self-exclusion programs that block you from betting for a period you choose. Ask your sportsbook or your state gaming regulator.
Free, confidential help
- Call 1-800-426-25371-800-GAMBLERNational Problem Gambling Helpline: free, confidential, 24/7.
- ncpgambling.org (opens in a new tab)National Council on Problem GamblingChat, text and local resources by state.
- gamblersanonymous.org (opens in a new tab)Gamblers AnonymousPeer support meetings, in person and online.
- gam-anon.org (opens in a new tab)Gam-AnonSupport for family and friends of someone who gambles.
Our part
- We never promise or imply guaranteed winnings, and we label backtested results as backtested wherever they appear.
- We publish every result, including losses, so you can judge the service on its actual record.
- Memberships are for adults 21 and older, located where sports wagering is legal.
- If you want to step away, cancel any time. To stop all marketing emails, or to ask us to close your account, email [email protected].