Responsible Gambling
Betting should be entertainment, not a burden. If it stops being fun, or starts costing you more than money, help is available right now — free, confidential, and 24/7.
Need help now?
1-800-GAMBLERThe National Problem Gambling Helpline — call or text anytime, 365 days a year.
SmartSide is a tool, not a sportsbook
SmartSide is an information and companion tool. We help you compare odds, study value, and track the bets you place elsewhere. We are not a sportsbook — you cannot deposit money or place a wager on SmartSide, and we never hold gambling funds. Any bet you make happens on a separate, licensed operator, and setting limits or self-excluding there is the most direct way to control your play.
We also believe in honest expectations: no bet is ever a lock, and even a good +EV bet can lose. Our tools are designed to keep the math on your side over the long run — not to promise winnings.
Signs of a gambling problem
Gambling can become a problem for anyone. If any of these sound familiar — for you or someone close to you — it may be time to reach out:
- ›Betting more money or more often than you intended, or chasing losses to “get even.”
- ›Spending money you need for bills, rent, or essentials on wagers.
- ›Lying to family or friends about how much you bet.
- ›Feeling restless, anxious, or irritable when you try to cut back or stop.
- ›Betting to escape stress, boredom, or low mood.
- ›Borrowing money or selling things to fund gambling.
- ›Gambling harming your work, studies, or relationships.
Stay in control
Set limits before you play
Decide a budget you can afford to lose and a time limit — and stop when you hit either. Never bet with money set aside for essentials.
Use sportsbook deposit & time limits
Every licensed sportsbook offers deposit, wager, and time limits, plus cool-off periods, in its account tools. Turn them on.
Self-exclude when you need to
You can self-exclude from individual sportsbooks or through your state’s program to block yourself from betting for a set period or permanently.
Keep gambling in perspective
Treat betting as paid entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. No bet is ever a lock.
More resources
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) — helpline, treatment locator, and self-help tools at ncpgambling.org.
Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings for anyone who wants to stop gambling.
Gam-Anon — support for the family and friends of problem gamblers.
State self-exclusion programs:most states with legal wagering offer a voluntary self-exclusion list that bars you from licensed sportsbooks for a chosen period. Search “[your state] self-exclusion gambling” or ask your sportsbook’s support team.
You must be 21+ (or the legal age where you live) to use SmartSide. Please gamble responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose.