No bet is a sure thing. Our predictions are honest probability estimates, not guarantees, and even our highest-rated picks lose. Betting should only ever be paid entertainment, never a way to make money or solve money problems.
Keep it under control
- Set a budget before you start, money you can afford to lose, and stop when it’s gone.
- Never chase losses. Trying to win back what you lost is how small losses become big ones.
- Never bet with borrowed money or money meant for rent, bills or family.
- Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
- Don’t bet when you’re upset, stressed, or have been drinking.
- Keep a record of what you stake and what you lose. Most bookmakers show your history.
Warning signs
It may be time to stop or get help if you:
- spend more money or time on betting than you meant to;
- bet bigger amounts to feel the same excitement;
- hide your betting from family or friends, or lie about it;
- borrow money, sell things or miss payments because of betting;
- feel anxious, irritable or low when you aren’t betting, or bet to escape problems.
Tools that help
- Bookmaker limits: licensed bookmakers must offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in your account settings.
- Blocking software: free or low-cost apps such as BetBlocker (free) and Gamban block gambling sites and apps on your devices.
- Your bank: many banks let you block gambling payments from your card.
- National self-exclusion schemes: many countries run one; in the UK it’s GAMSTOP.
Free, confidential help
- Worldwide: Gambling Therapy: free online support and chat in many languages.
- Worldwide: Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings.
- United Kingdom: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 (24/7), BeGambleAware, GamCare.
- South Africa: South African Responsible Gambling Foundation.
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact your local emergency services now.
Under 18? This site is not for you
Betting is for adults only (18+, or older where local law requires). Parents can use device parental controls or the blocking tools above to keep gambling content away from children.
Our commitments
- We never describe a pick as “sure”, “guaranteed”, “risk-free” or “fixed”.
- Our public record shows every graded pick, losses included, and published picks are never edited.
- We don’t target content at minors.
- We will only ever feature bookmakers licensed in the country we show them to.