Responsible Gambling

Bet with your head, not over it

• Only wager money you can afford to lose — never rent, bills, or borrowed funds.
• Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stick to them.
• Treat any losses as the cost of entertainment, not an investment to recover.
• Never chase losses by increasing your stakes.
• Don’t gamble to escape stress, or while under the influence.
• Take regular breaks, and keep gambling balanced with the rest of your life.

Warning signs of a problem

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:

• Spend more time or money than you intended;
• Chase losses or bet to win back what you lost;
• Lie to family or friends about your gambling;
• Borrow money or sell things to fund gambling;
• Feel restless or irritable when trying to cut back;
• Gamble to relieve anxiety, guilt, or depression;
• Neglect work, school, or relationships because of gambling.

Tools that can help

• Deposit and time limits: most licensed sportsbooks let you cap deposits, wagers, and session time.
• Self-exclusion: you can voluntarily ban yourself from a sportsbook, or from all operators in many states, for a set period.
• Cooling-off periods: take a short, fixed break from betting.

Where to find support

• National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER — call or text, 24/7.
• National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
• Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

A note on our predictions

Verdexed publishes statistical estimates, not certainties. No model can predict the outcome of a game, and a displayed “edge” is an opinion about value, not a guarantee of profit. Please treat our content accordingly and never wager more than you can comfortably afford to lose.

You must be 21+ (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to wager. Gambling involves risk. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.