Betting should be entertainment. It is never a way to make money you need. QuantBets Lab is for people aged 18 and over, and our scores are a ranking, not a promise. Even the best-rated pick can lose.
Warning signs
- Betting more money, or for longer, than you planned.
- Chasing losses to win the money back.
- Borrowing money or selling things to bet.
- Lying to family or friends about how much you bet.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not betting.
- Betting getting in the way of work, study or relationships.
Stay in control
- Set limits on time and money before you start, and keep to them.
- Only bet what you can afford to lose. Never use money for rent, bills or food.
- Never chase losses. A loss is not a debt the next bet has to repay.
- Take regular breaks, and do not bet when you are tired, upset or drinking.
- Keep track of what you win and lose.
Get help and self-exclude
These services are free and confidential:
- BeGambleAware: advice and support.
- GAMSTOP: free self-exclusion from UK-licensed betting sites.
- Gamblers Anonymous: support groups for people who want to stop.
Outside the UK, your local gambling regulator or health service can point you to help in your country.
If betting stops being fun, stop.