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Responsible gambling

Warning signs, tools that help you stay in control, and where to get free support.

Betting should be something you can take or leave. OddsUpfront compares prices, but the best price is never a reason to bet more than you planned. If betting has stopped being fun, stop, and talk to someone.

Warning signs

  • You bet more than you can afford, or borrow money to bet.
  • You chase losses, or need bigger bets to feel the same excitement.
  • You hide your betting from family or friends.
  • Betting affects your sleep, work, relationships or mood.
  • You feel anxious or irritable when you try to cut down.

If any of these sound familiar, free and confidential help is available.

Get free support in the US

  • 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738): the National Problem Gambling Helpline, free and confidential, by call or text, 24 hours a day. You can also chat at 1800myreset.org.
  • Your state's helpline: many states run their own, such as 1-800-GAMBLER in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We show yours at the foot of every page when we can detect your state.
  • Self-exclusion: legal states run self-exclusion programs through their regulator, or your sportsbook account can close access for a set time.
  • National Council on Problem Gambling: help and local treatment, at ncpgambling.org.
  • Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings, at gamblersanonymous.org.

Keeping control

  • Set a budget before you start, and treat it as money spent on entertainment.
  • Set deposit limits with your sportsbook. Licensed operators must offer them.
  • Take a break. Use a time-out if you need one, and do not bet to recover losses.
  • Never bet when you are upset, drunk, or to solve a money problem.
  • Keep it in proportion. Betting is not a way to make money, and most bettors lose over time.

Under 21s

You must be 21 or over to bet, and the minimum age varies by state. Everything on this site is aimed at adults. If you share a device with children, parental control software can block gambling sites.

How this site helps

  • We show age and support information on every page.
  • We do not use language that suggests a bet is certain to win.
  • Our guides explain the margin, so you can see what betting really costs.
  • We only link to operators in states where we have them recorded as live.