Responsible Gambling

1. Our commitment

We believe responsible gambling means:

• Only betting what you can afford to lose— and only with money earmarked for entertainment, not rent, food, or bills.
• Setting time and money limits— before you start, not in the middle of a losing streak.
• Never chasing losses— the math says doubling up doesn’t work, and neither does “one more bet.”
• Seeing wagering as entertainment, not income.
• Walking away when it stops being fun, or when it starts affecting your mood, sleep, relationships, or work.

We also believe the most important tool any sportsbook assistant can give you is the word “no.” When the math says there’s no edge, our model will tell you that as clearly as when there is. The best bet is often no bet.

2. What we are (and aren’t)

EvenOdds is an informational tool. We provide analysis, probabilities, and opinions about publicly listed sports wagers. We do not:

• accept wagers or hold your money;
• connect to your sportsbook account;
• guarantee any outcome;
• provide financial advice or investment recommendations.

Any decision to place a wager, and the risk of loss, is entirely yours. Sportsbooks are regulated separately — their terms, deposits, withdrawals, and responsible-gambling tools are the sportsbook’s own.

3. Understand the risks

Sports betting is designed for the sportsbook to make money.The “vig” (the cut they take on every bet) means even a perfectly fair-flip bet loses money over time. To profit long-term, a bettor must consistently find edges large enough to overcome that vig — which is extremely hard, even with good tools.

Most people who bet sports lose money over a long enough time horizon. A small minority are net-positive, and even they experience long losing streaks. Variance is real and brutal. If you cannot emotionally or financially absorb a losing month, or a losing year, sports betting is not for you.

4. Warning signs of problem gambling

Problem gambling is a recognized behavioral health condition. It can affect anyone — regardless of income, intelligence, or self-control. Common warning signs include:

• betting more money, or more often, than you planned;
• feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back;
• chasing losses with larger bets to try to “get even”;
• lying to family, friends, or yourself about how much you’re wagering;
• borrowing money, selling possessions, or using credit to fund bets;
• missing work, family commitments, or sleep to bet or watch action;
• feeling hopeless, anxious, or depressed about your gambling;
• thinking about gambling more than you’d like to admit.

If any of these feel familiar, it’s worth talking to someone. See Section 7 for free, confidential help.

5. Tools for self-help

Here’s what you can do today:

• Set a budget before you start.Decide how much of your monthly entertainment budget can go toward wagering. When it’s gone, stop — regardless of how “close” the next bet feels.
• Set a time limit. Keep track of how long you spend looking at odds, picks, or live games. It adds up.
• Take a break. A scheduled weekly or monthly off-day resets the emotional pattern.
• Use your sportsbook’s limits.Every licensed U.S. sportsbook offers deposit limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion. Use them proactively — not after a bad night.
• Keep a log.Write down every bet, win or lose. Most people are surprised at the real total once it’s on paper.
• Don’t bet while drinking, angry, tired, or under stress.

6. Closing your EvenOdds account

If you want to stop using EvenOdds, you can:

• Cancel your subscription at any time in Account settings. Access ends at the close of your current billing period.
• Request full account deletion by emailing support@evenodds.iofrom the address on your account. We’ll confirm and delete your data within thirty (30) days (see our Privacy Policy).
• Request a self-exclusion hold: if you want us to refuse future sign-ups from your email for a defined period (6 months, 1 year, or permanent), email support@evenodds.iowith “Self-exclusion” in the subject line.

Closing your EvenOdds account does not close any sportsbook account. You must contact each sportsbook separately to self-exclude there.

7. Where to get help

If gambling is causing problems in your life, help is available — free, confidential, and available 24/7.

United States (national)

• National Problem Gambling Helpline — call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-522-4700), or chat online at ncpgambling.org/chat. 24/7, free, confidential.
• SAMHSA National Helpline (mental health & substance-use support) — 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
• Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org for meeting locations (in-person and online).
• Gam-Anon (support for family & friends) — gam-anon.org.

8. State-specific hotlines (U.S.)

Many states operate dedicated problem-gambling programs:

Don’t see your state? The national helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER routes to local resources.

9. International resources

• United Kingdom — GamCare: 0808 8020 133, gamcare.org.uk.
• Canada — ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600, connexontario.ca (Ontario); provincial lines available elsewhere.
• Australia — Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858, gamblinghelponline.org.au.
• Ireland — Gamblers Anonymous Ireland: gamblersanonymous.ie.

10. If you’re worried about someone else

Loving someone with a gambling problem is painful and often isolating. You are not responsible for their choices, but you do have options:

• Contact Gam-Anon at gam-anon.org for peer support.
• Call the National Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER— counselors help family members too.
• Protect shared finances: separate accounts, freeze credit, and don’t co-sign for loans tied to wagering.
• Ask your loved one’s sportsbook about a third-party exclusion. Many state regulators maintain a voluntary self-exclusion list the affected person can join.

11. Contact us

Responsible-gambling questions, self-exclusion requests, or feedback on how we can do better:
Email: support@evenodds.io

21+ only. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.