{"id":203079,"date":"2024-10-04T01:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/props.com\/?p=203079"},"modified":"2024-10-04T11:00:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T18:00:37","slug":"responsible-gaming-tips-warning-signs-and-getting-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/props.com\/responsible-gaming-tips-warning-signs-and-getting-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsible Gaming: Tips, Warning Signs, and Getting Help"},"content":{"rendered":"

Props.com encourages responsible gaming for all site visitors and sports bettors. As part of our commitment, we have partnered with <\/span>Birches Health<\/b><\/a>, a leading national provider of responsible gaming resources and specialized gambling addiction virtual treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Responsible Gaming Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sports betting can be an enjoyable form of recreational entertainment for many people, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience of watching games. When betting responsibly and sustainably, individuals know their limits and are able to stop when they choose. Players are empowered to build healthy habits by learning the recommended practices below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. When betting on sports, view it as an entertainment expense, not a profit-making activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Choose a sports betting budget and stick to it. This should be an amount you are comfortable losing entirely with no impact on your financial wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Make sure you learn the rules and fully understand how a game works before you play.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Always bet with your own money, not borrowed funds or credit.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Keep play balanced by engaging in a variety of other activities.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Do not bet when you’ve been drinking or aren’t fully sober.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Avoid betting in a highly emotional state. Feeling stressed? Upset? Anxious? Down? If the answer to any of these is \u201cyes,\u201d you should not be betting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Never chase losses by trying to win back what was lost. Accept the losses as the cost of entertainment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Pick a time limit for how long you bet on sports, and don\u2019t exceed it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Learn the signs of at-risk problem gambling behaviors, so you can spot them in yourself or others and get the support needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Signs of a Gambling Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    If you, a friend or loved one is displaying any of the <\/span>warning signs<\/span><\/a> of a gambling problem, get a free consultation with a problem gambling specialist from Birches Health. Signs to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n