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Responsible Gaming

Last updated: October 20, 2026

bet. is an information tool. We don't take bets or hold funds, but we know people use what we publish to make betting decisions. Please bet responsibly.

If you need help now

Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). It's free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online at 1800gamblerchat.org.

Ground rules

You must be 21 or older to use bet. Only bet where it's legal for you, and only with licensed operators.
Treat betting as paid entertainment, not as a way to make money. Most bettors lose over time.
No model, edge or track record guarantees a win. Past results don't predict future results.
Only bet money you can afford to lose. Never borrow to bet or bet money meant for bills.
Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either one.
Don't chase losses by betting more to win money back.
Parlays and same-game parlays carry much more risk than single bets, even when each leg looks good.
Don't bet when you're upset, stressed or have been drinking.

Warning signs

Consider talking to someone if you notice any of these:

betting more than you planned, or more often
hiding your betting from family or friends
feeling anxious or irritable when you aren't betting
borrowing money or selling things to bet
betting to escape problems or to win back losses
betting getting in the way of work, school or relationships

Tools that can help

Operator limits. Licensed sportsbooks and prediction markets let you set deposit, wager and time limits, take a cool-off break, or self-exclude. Look for "Responsible Gaming" in your account settings.
State self-exclusion programs. Most states with legal betting let you exclude yourself from all licensed operators in that state. Search for your state's gaming commission self-exclusion program.
Blocking software. Apps such as Gamban and BetBlocker can block gambling sites and apps on your devices.

Taking a break from bet.

You can stop using bet. at any time, and you can clear the settings stored on your device through your browser. [Operator to decide whether to add an in-app option to hide odds or pause the app.]

Support for families and friends

If someone close to you is struggling, 1-800-GAMBLER can help you too. Gam-Anon (gam-anon.org) offers support groups for family members.

Take a break in bet.

In Account, you can pause all odds and edges for 1, 7 or 30 days. A break can't be shortened or undone early, on your account or on the device you started it on. bet. is for adults 18 and older, and sportsbook links are only for users 21 and older.