Sports betting should be entertainment that fits within your means. For most people, it remains that. For some, it can become a problem. This page covers the warning signs and the resources available if betting has stopped being fun.
Warning Signs
- Betting more than you intended or can afford to lose
- Chasing losses by increasing bet sizes
- Hiding the extent of betting from family or friends
- Betting with money set aside for bills or essentials
- Feeling distress, anxiety, or guilt after betting
Where to Get Help
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, available in all US states. Many states also operate their own helplines and self-exclusion programs. Most sportsbooks reviewed on this site offer self-exclusion and deposit limits in their account settings.
If you’d like to set deposit limits or self-exclude on any specific operator, every sportsbook we review offers these tools in account settings. Reach out to their customer support if you can’t find them — operators are required to assist with these requests promptly.