Habits that help
- Set a bankroll you can afford to lose and never top it up from bills or savings.
- Use deposit and time limits in each sportsbook app.
- Take breaks, especially after a big loss or a big win.
- Do not bet to fix money problems or to feel better.
Warning signs
- Chasing losses with bigger bets.
- Hiding betting from people close to you.
- Borrowing money to bet.
Get help
Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, free and confidential, any time. Every legal sportsbook also offers self-exclusion, which blocks your account for a period you choose.