Play responsibly

Watching a prop climb toward its line is exciting. It should stay entertainment. If betting stops being fun, help is free and confidential.

Need help now? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (US), or visit ncpgambling.org for chat and local resources. In the UK, GamCare runs a free helpline on 0808 8020 133.

PropBeacon is not a sportsbook

PropBeacon doesn't take bets or handle money, and it doesn't tell you what to bet. It only follows stats you choose to follow. Any bets you place are with a licensed operator, under their rules and your local laws.

Keeping it fun

Set a budget before you start, an amount you can comfortably afford to lose, and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
Set time limits. Live tracking can keep you glued to a screen for hours.
Never chase losses. Betting more to win back what you lost tends to make things worse.
Don't bet with money you need for rent, bills, food or savings, and don't borrow to bet.
Don't bet when you're upset, tired, or drinking.
Take breaks, and keep other things in your life going: friends, sleep, work, other hobbies.
Remember the odds favor the house. No tracker, tip or "lock" changes that.

Signs it may be a problem

Betting more money, or more often, than you meant to
Thinking about betting most of the time, or feeling restless when you aren't
Hiding your betting from people close to you, or lying about it
Borrowing, selling things, or missing bills to fund bets
Betting to escape stress, or feeling anxious or low about it
Trying to cut back and not managing to

Where to get support

1-800-GAMBLER (US): free, confidential, 24/7 call or text support.
National Council on Problem Gambling: help, treatment and state-by-state resources.
Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings.
GamCare (UK): free helpline and chat.
Self-exclusion: licensed sportsbooks and many states offer programs that block you from betting. Ask your sportsbook or your state gaming regulator.
Blocking software: tools such as Gamban can block gambling sites and apps on your devices.

If you're worried about someone else's betting, these services help family and friends too. This page is general information, not medical or professional advice.