Responsible gambling

Bet for entertainment. Not income.

Sports betting can be fun. It can also become a problem. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is free and confidential.

If you need help right now

1-800-GAMBLER

24/7 confidential helpline operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. Free. Text HELLO to 233-793 or chat at ncpgambling.org/chat.

Visit NCPG resources

Self-check

5 honest questions

Answer honestly. If you answer yes to 2 or more, consider reaching out to NCPG.

Have you ever bet more than you could afford to lose?

Have you hidden your betting from family or friends?

Have you chased losses — betting more to win back what you lost?

Have you felt guilty or anxious after betting?

Has gambling affected your sleep, work, or relationships?

Stay in control

Set limits that actually work

Set a monthly bankroll

Decide at the start of each month how much you'll risk. When it's gone, you're done until next month. Never top up mid-month.

Use fractional unit sizing

1–2% of your bankroll per bet. A $500 bankroll = $5–$10 bets. This alone prevents most catastrophic losses.

Schedule betting windows

Only bet during specific times (e.g., pre-game, not during). Reduces impulse bets and chasing.

Enable deposit limits at your sportsbook

Every legal US sportsbook offers deposit, wager, and time limits. Set them before you need them.

Use self-exclusion when necessary

Every state has a self-exclusion list that blocks you from all licensed sportsbooks. Commit for 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years.

State resources

Help by state

Most US states have their own problem gambling resources and self-exclusion programs:

For family & friends

Warning signs in others

If you're worried about a family member or friend, watch for:

Borrowing money or selling possessions

Missing work or social events to bet

Mood swings tied to wins and losses

Unexplained financial stress

Denial or defensiveness when asked

Hidden accounts or apps

Our commitment

How OddsIQ supports responsible gambling

No "guaranteed winners" claims. Ever.

No aggressive bet sizing recommendations (10-unit locks, parlays of the month, etc.)

All model transparency published publicly — no exaggerated track records

We don't target anyone under 21

We don't hide cancellation — OddsIQ cancellation is one click from your account page

We donate 1% of Pro + Pro+ subscription revenue to NCPG annually

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