Sports betting should remain a form of entertainment. It should never be considered a reliable way to make money or recover previous losses.
Gambling addiction can develop when a person loses control over how much time or money they spend on betting. Problem gambling may negatively affect finances, relationships, work and mental health.
Warning Signs
You may have a gambling problem if you:
- spend more money or time on betting than planned;
- try to recover losses by placing more bets;
- borrow money or use funds needed for essential expenses;
- hide your gambling activity from family or friends;
- feel anxious, angry or depressed because of betting;
- find it difficult to stop, even when gambling causes problems.
What You Can Do
If gambling is no longer enjoyable or feels difficult to control:
- stop betting and take a break;
- set strict deposit, loss and time limits;
- never borrow money to gamble;
- do not bet while stressed, upset or under the influence of alcohol;
- use self-exclusion and account restriction tools;
- speak honestly with someone you trust;
- contact a professional support organisation.
Free and confidential support is available through services such as Gambling Therapy, GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous and local gambling support organisations.
BettingBrokers.org is an informational website and does not provide gambling or medical services. If gambling is causing serious financial or emotional harm, seek professional help as soon as possible.
Gambling is for adults only. Always follow the legal gambling age in your country.