Responsible Gambling

• Only bet with licensed, regulated sportsbooks operating legally in your jurisdiction.
• Set a budget before you start, and never bet more than you can afford to lose — regardless of what you see posted on SlipSurge or anywhere else.
• Set a time limit for how long you'll engage with betting activity in a given session.
• Never chase losses by increasing your stakes to win back money you've already lost.
• Don't bet under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair judgment.
• Treat betting as entertainment you're paying for, not as a source of income.
• Take regular breaks, and don't let betting activity crowd out other parts of your life.
• Most licensed sportsbooks offer deposit limits, loss limits, and cool-off/self-exclusion tools directly in their app — use them if you have any doubt about your own limits.

Consider stepping back and reaching out for support if you notice yourself:

• Betting more money or more often than you intended to;
• Lying to family or friends about how much time or money you're spending on betting;
• Chasing losses, or betting to escape stress, anxiety, or other problems;
• Borrowing money, missing bills, or going into debt to fund betting;
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back or stop; or
• Neglecting work, school, relationships, or responsibilities because of betting.

Any one of these on its own is worth paying attention to — you don't need to hit a breaking point before it's worth reaching out for help.

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free, confidential help is available 24/7:

• Call: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), the national helpline promoted by the American Gaming Association and most U.S. sportsbooks.
• Call or text: 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline — call, text, or chat, 24/7/365.
• Online: ncpgambling.org for chat support and state-by-state resources.
• Peer support: gamblersanonymous.org for local Gamblers Anonymous meetings.