Responsible gaming
Keep it fun. Keep it safe.
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Healthy habits
- Set a budget before you bet and stick to it.
- Only bet money you can afford to lose. Never bet rent, bills or borrowed money.
- Don't chase losses. Losing streaks happen to everyone.
- Set time limits and take breaks.
- Don't bet when upset, tired or under the influence.
- Check that sports betting is legal where you live.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or more to feel the same excitement.
- Hiding betting from family or friends.
- Borrowing money or selling things to bet.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not betting.
Tools that help
Most sportsbooks and exchanges offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in your account settings. Many states also run self-exclusion programs.