Responsible Gambling: Tips and Tools to Keep Betting Safe

Responsible Gambling: Tips and Tools to Keep Betting Safe

By Michael Davidson

January 2, 2025 at 08:44 PM

Gambling is fun for most adults but comes with inherent risks. This comprehensive guide provides essential responsible gambling tips and resources from ResponsiblePlay.org, an NFL Foundation-supported initiative.

Responsible Play website logo

Responsible Play website logo

Key Tips for Responsible Gambling:

  • Set and stick to a budget
  • Track time spent gambling
  • Treat gambling as entertainment, not income
  • Only gamble what you can afford to lose
  • Balance gambling with other activities
  • Team up with a friend for accountability
  • Understand odds and house edge
  • Take breaks when needed

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ResponsiblePlay.org logo horizontal

Getting Help: If gambling stops being fun, help is available 24/7:

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Responsible Play Whistle logo

Social Media Resources:

  1. Plan Ahead

    Stadium showing responsible play messaging

    Stadium showing responsible play messaging

  2. Maintain Balance

    Balanced scales in grassy field

    Balanced scales in grassy field

  3. Track Time

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    Hourglass displaying "TIME"

  4. Partner Up

    Three hands joined in unity

    Three hands joined in unity

  5. Assess Risk

    Stadium risk warning sign

    Stadium risk warning sign

  6. Manage Money

    Money icon with dollar symbol

    Money icon with dollar symbol

  7. Expect Losses

    Gambler on loser's podium

    Gambler on loser's podium

  8. Understand Games

    Gambling odds awareness educational graphic

    Gambling odds awareness educational graphic

  9. Entertainment Focus

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    Responsible gambling TV entertainment icon

  10. Take Breaks

    Break from gambling pause reminder

    Break from gambling pause reminder

Need Help?

"Gambling helpline contact information"

"Gambling helpline contact information"

Brand Guidelines:

"Responsible Play" in white lettering

"Responsible Play" in white lettering

For questions, contact NCPG Director of Communications, Cait Huble.

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