Responsible use

If you or someone you know needs immediate help with gambling, contact a national helpline today.

Where to get help

1. Bet for fun, never to chase

Sports betting is entertainment. BetFTW’s selection method is intended to identify value across a large sample of predictions, not to make any individual pick a sure thing. Treat each tip as a small wager you're prepared to lose, not as recovery for a previous loss.

Chasing losses (placing larger bets to win back what you've lost) is the single most reliable way to turn a hobby into a problem. If you find yourself thinking that way, close the tab and walk away.

2. Set limits before you start

Decide three things before placing a bet:

  • Budget - a weekly or monthly amount you can lose without affecting bills or savings.
  • Stake - a flat unit per bet (e.g. 1% of your monthly budget). Don't compound; don't martingale.
  • Time - a window in your day for placing bets. Avoid late-night, post-drink, or while-multitasking betting.

Most regulated bookmakers offer deposit limits, time-out tools, and cooling-off periods. Use them - they're not a sign of weakness, they're a sign of self-respect.

3. Warning signs

Common signs that betting is becoming a problem:

  • Spending more time or money than planned.
  • Betting to escape stress, boredom, or low mood.
  • Hiding bets, balances, or losses from family and friends.
  • Borrowing money to bet, or selling possessions to fund bets.
  • Lying about how much you've won or lost.
  • Feeling restless or irritable when not betting.

If two or more of those sound familiar - even just sometimes - please reach out to one of the resources below. Help is free and confidential.

4. Where to get help

These organisations offer free, confidential support for problem gambling, regardless of where you live:

If you'd rather not call a helpline, most regulated bookmakers also offer self-exclusion - a one-click block on your account that lasts a chosen period. Use it.