Responsible gambling
Betting should be entertainment. If it stops feeling that way, help is free and confidential.
Talk to someone now
National Problem Gambling Helpline: free and confidential.
- Call 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738)
- Text 1-800-697-3738
- Chat at 1800myreset.org
Run by the National Council on Problem Gambling. More at ncpgambling.org.
Signs it may be time for a break
- Betting more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses: betting again to win back what you lost
- Borrowing money, or hiding your betting from people close to you
- Feeling anxious, low or irritable when you aren't betting
Keep it in check
- Set a budget before you start, and stop when it's gone.
- Remember that every pick here is an estimate. Good picks lose often, and no pick is ever certain.
- Use your sportsbook's own tools: most let you set deposit limits, take a time-out or close your account.
Excluding yourself
States with legal sports betting run self-exclusion programs that bar you from licensed sportsbooks for a period you choose. Your state's gaming regulator explains how to join. The helpline above can point you to yours.
You can also delete your account here at any time.