Responsible Gambling

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, never a way to make money or recover financial losses. This page offers practical steps to help you stay in control and find support if gambling is causing harm.

Last updated: 13 Jul 2026 Contact: support@betscore.app

Pause if gambling no longer feels enjoyable or controlled. Do not chase losses. Step away, use the protection tools offered by your gambling operator, and speak to someone you trust or a qualified support service.

1) Keep gambling within clear limits

Decide how much time and money you can afford before you start, and do not exceed either limit.
Only use disposable income. Never use money needed for food, housing, bills, education, or savings.
Do not borrow money, use credit, or sell possessions to gamble.
Treat all money spent on gambling as the cost of entertainment—not as an investment.
Take regular breaks and balance gambling with other activities.

2) Never chase losses

A loss does not make a future win more likely. Increasing stakes or continuing longer to win money back can quickly make the situation worse. Stop when you reach your limit, regardless of the result.

3) Recognize warning signs

Gambling may be becoming harmful if you:

spend more time or money than you intended;
feel unable to stop, or repeatedly try and fail to cut down;
hide your gambling or losses from people close to you;
borrow money or miss bills because of gambling;
gamble to escape stress, anxiety, low mood, or other problems; or
find that gambling is affecting your health, work, education, or relationships.

4) Use available protection tools

Licensed gambling operators commonly provide controls such as deposit, spending, loss, and session limits; reality checks; time-outs; and self-exclusion. Depending on where you live, your bank may also offer a gambling transaction block, and blocking software may help restrict access to gambling websites and apps.

If you are finding it difficult to stop, consider self-excluding from every operator you use rather than relying on willpower alone. Contact each operator directly for the tools available in your location.

5) Age and local laws

Do not gamble if you are below the legal gambling age where you live. You are responsible for understanding and following your local laws. Adults should keep gambling accounts, payment details, and devices secured and away from children and young people.

6) Get support

If gambling is causing concern, speak with someone you trust and consider contacting a healthcare professional or an independent gambling-support organization. The following external resources can help you find information and support:

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services or crisis support service now.

7) BetScore’s role

BetScore is not a sportsbook, casino, or gambling operator. We do not accept wagers, hold deposits, or process withdrawals. Our predictions, statistics, fixtures, and other content are provided for information and entertainment only. Sports outcomes are unpredictable, and no prediction guarantees a result or profit.

This page provides general information and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice. External organizations are independent of BetScore and may offer different services depending on your location.