Responsible Play

Sports betting is entertainment. It is not a way to make money, it is not a path out of financial trouble, and it is not a stress-relief tool. Used responsibly — with a fixed budget, a fixed time window, and a willingness to walk away — it can be a perfectly fine recreational activity. Used irresponsibly, it can ruin lives.

If gambling has stopped being fun for you, get help today. The National Council on Problem Gambling operates a free, confidential 24/7 helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling runs a state-specific helpline at 1-800-426-2535 with counselors trained on Wisconsin-specific resources.

Warning Signs to Take Seriously

• You're betting more than you planned, more often than you planned
• You're using money meant for rent, bills, food, or savings to gamble
• You're chasing losses — placing bigger bets to win back what you've lost
• You're hiding the extent of your gambling from family or close friends
• You feel restless or irritable when you try to cut back
• Gambling is interfering with work, sleep, or your relationships

Tools Every Operator on Our List Offers

• Deposit limits — set a maximum daily, weekly, or monthly deposit amount. The operator enforces it automatically.
• Wager limits — cap the maximum amount you can wager in a session or a day.
• Time-out periods — temporary lockout from 24 hours to 30 days.
• Self-exclusion — permanent or long-term account closure. The operator will not reopen the account during the exclusion period.
• Reality checks — pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered.

The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling operates Wisconsin-specific resources including a 24/7 helpline, online chat, support group locator, and a self-exclusion registry that covers Wisconsin tribal casinos. Their website is wi-problemgamblers.org.