RESPONSIBLE PLAY

Signs to watch for

• Spending more time or money on betting than you intended.
• Betting to escape stress, anxiety, or depression.
• Hiding betting activity from family or friends.
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund bets.
• Chasing losses with larger bets to "get even".
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when not betting.

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Practical tips

• Set a monthly budget for entertainment spending — and treat any betting as part of it.
• Set time limits. Take regular breaks.
• Never bet money you can't afford to lose.
• Don't bet while under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
• Take advantage of self-exclusion tools offered by licensed sportsbooks.
• Talk to someone you trust if you feel betting is becoming a problem.