Responsible Betting at Bets.io: Stakes, Time and Taking a Break

Bets.io wants betting to stay an adult pastime, and live markets that change every minute make a clear plan for stakes and time especially important.

Betting as entertainment

For most people a bet adds excitement to a match. For some, gambling brings negative consequences, and pathological gambling is a recognised medical condition. Knowing the risks is the most important protection, so we set them out here without euphemisms.

Live betting and impulse

In-play markets move fast, and it is easy to place one more bet to make up for the last. Decide before kick-off how much you will stake on the match, and stop when that amount is used, whatever the score.

Practical rules for yourself

• Budget first: work out what you can afford and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
• No chasing: do not raise stakes to win back losses.
• Time limit: set how long you will play or bet, and keep other hobbies in balance.
• Clear head: avoid betting when stressed, depressed, under pressure, or after alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Pauses: stop when you feel tired or lose concentration.
• One account: it shows your real spending in one place.

Warning signs

Be alert if betting takes more money or time than planned, if you bet to recover losses or to escape problems, if you borrow to bet, or if you hide it from people close to you. These signs are easier to act on early.

Self-exclusion at Bets.io

Request self-exclusion by writing to [email protected]. While it is in place, you may not open a new account. If betting has become a problem, we recommend an indefinite exclusion. The full rules are in the Responsible Gambling policy on bets.io.

Minors

Bets.io is for people aged 18 and over, and proof of age can be requested at any time. Keep your login away from children, do not save your password on shared devices, and use parental control software. An underage account is suspended.

Help outside Bets.io

• Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org
• Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

Both organisations are independent of Bets.io. You can also write to us about any concern through the contact page; we keep it confidential, as described on our privacy page.

Responsible betting FAQ