Gambling Addiction
Here at MBT Sports, we are very aware that many people experience an addiction to betting. That’s why we are constantly reminding members never to bet with money they cannot afford to lose.
We believe in people participating in responsible gambling. And we have tips on how you can make safe and responsible choices when betting.
- Unless you are a professional, only gamble for entertainment
- Only bet with money you can afford to lose, if you need the money do not bet!
- Manage your betting bank, watch the numbers, set limits and keep to them
- NEVER use credit to deposit funds into online bookmakers or to bet with directly
- Always have a system to follow, don’t just bet on emotion or gut feel
- Educate about the signs and symptoms of addiction, many addictions have the same symptoms and often the same consequences
- Never bet when you are emotional or under the influence of drink or drugs
This section is here to help you find online resources that could help you to identify if you have an addiction and where to go to help.
Gambling problems can happen to anyone in any walk of life. For some, gambling goes from being a fun, harmless diversion to an unhealthy obsession with serious financial and family consequences. If someone is addicted and can’t stop gambling – especially when constantly losing, this inability to stop gambling can and often does place strain on personal relationships, interfere with work, and may even lead to financial disaster. Some addicts have been known to run up huge debts or even steal money to feed their gambling addiction.