Responsible Gambling

Know the signs of problem gambling

• Betting more than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses with bigger bets
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Neglecting work, school, or relationships due to gambling
• Feeling unable to stop or cut back on gambling
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble

Safe gambling principles

• Set a budget — only gamble with money you can afford to lose, never with rent, food, or bill money
• Set time limits — decide in advance how long you will gamble and stick to it
• Never chase losses — accept losses as the cost of entertainment, not a debt to recover
• Take breaks — step away regularly and don't let gambling consume your day
• Don't gamble impaired — avoid gambling under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Use tools — sportsbooks offer deposit limits, cool-off periods, and self-exclusion

Resources

• National Council on Problem Gambling

  ncpgambling.org · 1-800-522-4700

• BetBlocker

  Free app to block access to gambling sites

• Gamblers Anonymous

  Peer support groups for problem gamblers

Our commitment

Tyche Chat is an information service. We do not encourage you to gamble, and we never want our analysis to contribute to gambling harm. If Tyche Chat's chat detects signs of problem gambling behavior, it will always refer you to responsible gambling resources before continuing. You can also request this information at any time by typing "responsible gambling help" in the chat.