Responsible gambling
Sports betting is entertainment. For some people it becomes harmful. If you or someone you know is showing signs of problem gambling, the resources below offer immediate, confidential help.
If you need help now
Call the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline anytime — free, confidential, available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Resources
National Council on Problem Gambling
1-800-GAMBLER24/7 confidential helpline, text, and chat. Free across the US.
Gamblers Anonymous
gamblersanonymous.orgIn-person and online meetings, 12-step program, peer support.
Warning signs
Problem gambling can be hard to recognize in yourself. A few common patterns:
- •Betting more than you can afford to lose, or chasing losses with bigger bets.
- •Hiding bets from family or lying about how much you've wagered.
- •Borrowing money, selling things, or pulling from emergency savings to keep betting.
- •Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when you try to cut back.
- •Betting interferes with work, sleep, or relationships.
Healthy practices
Set a bankroll
Decide what you can afford to lose before you bet. Treat it as an entertainment budget, not an investment account.
Use deposit limits
Every major sportsbook lets you set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps. Use them.
Self-exclude
State self-exclusion programs let you ban yourself from sportsbooks for months or years. Search "[your state] self exclusion gambling".
How we try to help
We don't take bets, hold deposits, or push you to wager more than the Kelly-sized stake the model suggests. The recommended stake is intentionally conservative (¼-Kelly with hard caps) to survive variance — not to maximize action. If you find yourself betting more than that or chasing losses, stop using us and use the helpline above.
You can close your account anytime by emailing support@tiltdatalabs.com.
Must be 21+ in most US jurisdictions (18+ in some). Sports wagering is illegal in some states — check your local laws before betting.