Responsible Gambling
ScoreSage promotes responsible gambling practices and encourages users to bet responsibly.
GET HELP NOW
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available 24/7:
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
RECOGNIZE PROBLEM GAMBLING
Warning signs include:
- Betting more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses by placing additional bets
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling
SET PERSONAL LIMITS
- Set a Budget: Decide on a gambling budget before betting and stick to it.
- Essentials First: Never gamble with money needed for rent, bills, or food.
- Time Limits: Set strict time limits for gambling activities.
- Take Breaks: Step away regularly to maintain perspective.
SELF-EXCLUSION
Many states and bookmakers offer self-exclusion programs that allow you to voluntarily ban yourself from gambling. Visit your state's gaming commission website or your bookmaker's responsible gambling page for more information.
REMEMBER
- ✓ Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money
- ✓ The odds always favor the house
- ✓ No prediction or strategy guarantees winning
- ✓ It is okay to stop gambling at any time