Responsible Gambling

BET SAFELY.

If betting stops being fun, the resources below can help. If you're worried about a friend or family member, the same numbers work for you too.

If You Need Help Now

National Council on Problem Gambling

1-800-GAMBLER

24/7 confidential helpline. Call, text, or chat at ncpgambling.org. Available in all U.S. states.

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral service. Covers gambling alongside other behavioral health issues.

Gamblers Anonymous

Peer-led recovery meetings

In-person and virtual meetings in every U.S. state. Find one at gamblersanonymous.org.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

If gambling stress is hitting harder than a hotline can handle — text-based crisis support, free, 24/7.

Warning Signs

Betting more than you intended, more often than you intended.
Chasing losses — increasing stakes or doubling down to "win it back."
Hiding wagers, account balances, or losses from family or friends.
Borrowing money — from credit cards, friends, or family — to keep betting.
Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when not betting.
Letting bets interfere with work, relationships, sleep, or self-care.

Tools You Can Use Right Now

Deposit limits

Every legal U.S. sportsbook offers daily / weekly / monthly deposit caps in their settings. Set them BEFORE you start a session, not after a bad night.

Time limits + cool-off periods

Most apps let you set a session-length alarm or pause your account for 24 hours to 30 days. Use it.

Self-exclusion

Voluntary registries — state-by-state in most U.S. states, plus app-level. Once enrolled, the operator must refuse your wagers for the duration you chose (typically 6 months to lifetime).

Spending check-in

Use the HRK Tracker — it logs every wager and surfaces win/loss / ROI / volume. If the numbers surprise you, that's a signal worth listening to.

About HRK

HRK provides MLB research and analysis. We do not accept wagers, hold customer funds, or partner with sportsbooks on a revenue-share basis. We are not affiliated with MLB or any operator. Nothing here is professional betting advice. Use this site as a research input alongside your own judgment, your own bankroll discipline, and your own self-imposed limits.

If betting stops being entertainment, take a break. The slate will still be here tomorrow.