Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertaining and fun. When it stops being fun, you should stop.
Point Spreads is committed to responsible gambling. We want to ensure that your experience with sports betting remains a safe and enjoyable form of entertainment. We urge all of our users to bet responsibly.
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more money on gambling than you can afford to lose.
- Spending more time on gambling than you intended.
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities to gamble.
- Lying about the extent of your gambling or hiding it from others.
- Chasing losses (trying to win back lost money by betting more).
- Borrowing money to gamble.
Tips for Safe Betting
Set a Budget: Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start.
Time Limits: Set a time limit for your gambling sessions.
Don't Chase Losses: Accept that losing is part of the game.
Understand the Odds: Know that the house always has an advantage.
Never Bet Under the Influence: Alcohol and drugs impair judgment.
National Helpline
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available 24/7:
1-800-GAMBLERSupport Resources
- National Council on Problem Gambling - www.ncpgambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous - www.gamblersanonymous.org
- Gam-Anon (for families) - www.gam-anon.org