Responsible Gambling
Gambling should always be fun — never a way to make money or solve financial problems. If gambling stops being enjoyable, it's time to take a step back.
Setting Limits
Most reputable bookmakers offer tools to help you stay in control. We strongly recommend using them:
- Deposit limits — Set a daily, weekly or monthly maximum deposit amount.
- Loss limits — Cap the amount you can lose in a set period.
- Session time limits — Get notified when you've been betting for a certain length of time.
- Reality checks — Pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and your net position.
- Self-exclusion — Temporarily or permanently block yourself from a bookmaker.
Warning Signs
Ask yourself these questions honestly. If you answer "yes" to any of them, consider seeking help:
- Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford to lose?
- Do you chase losses — betting more to try to win back what you've lost?
- Has gambling caused arguments with family or friends?
- Do you feel anxious, stressed or depressed because of gambling?
- Do you borrow money or sell things to fund gambling?
- Do you lie to others about how much time or money you spend gambling?
- Do you gamble to escape problems or relieve negative feelings?
- Have you tried to cut back on gambling but been unable to?
Where to Get Help
The following organisations provide free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling:
United Kingdom
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential help and advice. Freephone: 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
Visit website →GamCare
Counselling, live chat and support groups. Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Visit website →GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed online gambling sites.
Visit website →United States
NCPG (National Council on Problem Gambling)
Confidential helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7). Text or chat also available.
Visit website →Gambling Therapy
Free online support including live chat, forums and email counselling.
Visit website →Australia
BetStop
Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register — register once to be excluded from all licensed Australian wagering services.
Visit website →Gambling Help Online
Free 24/7 confidential support. Helpline: 1800 858 858. Chat and email also available.
Visit website →Europe (EU)
Gambling Therapy (EU)
Free multilingual online support in many European languages — live chat, email and forums.
Visit website →ROFUS (Denmark)
Denmark’s national self-exclusion registry. Register once to exclude from all Danish-licensed operators.
Visit website →International
Gambling Therapy (Global)
Free worldwide support in multiple languages via live chat, email and forums.
Visit website →Gamblers Anonymous
Free peer support meetings (in-person and online) for compulsive gamblers.
Visit website →Our Commitment
The Best Betting Odds is an odds comparison service — we are not a bookmaker and do not accept bets. However, we take responsible gambling seriously:
- We provide educational content to help people bet responsibly.
- We prominently link to help organisations on every page of our website.
- We never encourage reckless or excessive betting.
- Our tools are designed to help users make informed decisions, not to promote gambling.
- We support the 18+ age restriction on all gambling activities.