Responsible gambling

Bet with your eyes open

WiserWager exists to teach how betting actually works, so your choices are informed ones. Betting is a form of entertainment that carries real risk. It is never a reliable way to make money. Here is how to stay in control, and where to turn if it stops feeling like a choice.

Signs worth watching for

• Betting more than you set out to, or more often than you planned.
• Chasing losses by raising your stakes to win money back quickly.
• Betting money meant for rent, bills, or savings.
• Hiding how much you bet from people close to you.
• Betting to escape stress, boredom, or low moods.

Staying in control

• Decide your budget and time before you start, and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
• Use the deposit, loss, and time limits your sportsbook offers.
• Take regular breaks, and never bet to win back a loss.
• Keep betting money separate from the money you live on.
• If it stops being fun, stop. Walking away is always a valid move.

Where to get help

If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential help is available, day or night.

Age and legality

You must be of legal age to bet, which is 18 or 21 depending on where you are, and you should only bet where it is legal. WiserWager is an education platform. We never take bets, offer gambling, or accept money to place wagers.