Responsible gambling

Betting should stay a form of entertainment. Here is how to keep it that way, and where to find help if it stops being fun.

Our position

Arbworld publishes market data from the Betfair Exchange. We do not take bets, give tips or promise profits, and our signals are not predictions. Gambling is only for adults of legal age where you live, which is 18 or older in most countries.

Keep it under control

  • Only bet money you can afford to lose, never money meant for rent, bills or debts.
  • Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either.
  • Do not chase losses by betting more to win them back.
  • Do not treat betting as a way to earn an income or to solve money problems.
  • Avoid betting when you are upset, stressed or have been drinking.
  • Take regular breaks. Most bookmakers and exchanges let you set deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.

Warning signs

It may be time to stop and get support if you:

  • spend more money or time on betting than you intended;
  • borrow money, sell things or miss payments to keep betting;
  • hide your betting from family or friends;
  • feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not betting or after you lose;
  • keep betting to recover earlier losses.

Free, confidential help

Talking to someone helps. These organisations offer free and confidential support:

Questions

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