There are many ways to adhere to responsible sports gambling. None are foolproof, and none ensure success. One thing is clear, if you have a gambling problem, you should seek help and look for a way to remove yourself from any form of it. It is proven that those that step away and then dip their toe in the water later, generally end up headfirst in the deep end, sometimes drowning.

Responsible sports gambling means the ability to walk away when you are down, to recognize a bad bet, and more importantly to understand you are doing it for the wrong reasons. If this sounds like you, we recommend you visit one of the following sites for help, and/or best practices.

Responsible sports gambling resources:

While it is difficult to define responsible sports gambling it is easy to notice problem gambling. If either of the following applies, you may want to get some help.

  • Unable to stop gambling, whether losing or winning.

  • Places bets in excess when on a heater (winning streak) or when cold (losing streak.)

  • Places bets on games you are unfamiliar with or have no interest in.

  • The wager amount is sporadic, generally raising the stakes to recoup a series of losses in short order. Example: loses ten games at 50 units per, the next bet is 500 units.

  • Easily persuaded by like-minded people to play games, sports, and matchups you are uncommon with or have low confidence in.

While we cannot provide you with an exact definition of responsible sports gambling, we know wagering should provide you with more ups than downs, and it should be enjoyable. When all elements of fun are gone, it may be time to hang them up or have someone intervene to help you understand the dangers and/or provide you with a safer way to play.