Responsible Gambling

Player safety

I’m Jake Mercer, and I write about sports betting and online casinos. Betting should be entertainment, never a way to make money you need. You must be 21 or older to use the sites we cover. If you’re not 21, please don’t bet.

Signs gambling may be a problem

• You bet more money or more often than you planned.
• You chase losses by betting to win back what you lost.
• You borrow money, skip bills or hide your betting from people close to you.
• You feel anxious, irritable or low when you’re not betting.
• Gambling is hurting your work, sleep, relationships or finances.

If you see yourself in a few of these, it’s worth talking to someone.

Simple ways to stay in control

• Set a budget before you play, using money you can afford to lose.
• Set deposit limits and time limits, and don’t raise them in the middle of a losing streak.
• Never chase losses. Walk away when you hit your limit.
• Take regular breaks, and don’t bet when you’re stressed, angry or drinking.
• Check whether a site offers limits, cool-off periods or self-exclusion before you sign up. Tools vary by operator, so check the site’s own responsible gambling page.

A note on offshore sportsbooks

State self-exclusion programs are run by state regulators for operators licensed in that state. Offshore sites sit outside those programs, so signing up for a state list may not block you from them. If you need a break, ask each site to close or restrict your account, and consider blocking software on your devices.

How we handle this

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