Most people who gamble do so responsibly and see it as a form of entertainment. For some, however, sports betting can become a serious problem, especially when betting is available 24/7 on a phone and includes fast-paced in-play wagers.
Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota. If you are betting on your phone, you are likely being directed to offshore sites that operate outside U.S. regulations and consumer protections.
If gambling is causing problems in your life, help is available, often at no cost to Minnesotans, and recovery is possible.
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Plan ahead. Before the game begins, set your limit and keep to it.
If you are using an electronic device to place bets, make sure to monitor your spending so you can keep to your limit.
Don’t wager more than you can afford to lose.
If the game is getting dull, don’t increase your wagering to make the game more fun.
If you need help staying within your limits, enlist a trusted friend to help you stick to your betting plan.
If gambling is no longer fun, take a break.
LEARN HOW
Two voluntary, self-exclusion tools for online gambling sites.
Given that many gamblers may be moving online, MNAPG is offering individual subscriptions for an online self-exclusion tool called Gamban. This tool enables the gambler to block tens of thousands of online gambling sites on all devices. MNAPG has purchased one-year subscriptions that can block up to 15 devices in one household.
If you are interested, please email sstucker@mnapg.org and a link will be provided to set up the account.
BetBlocker helps you, or those you care about, ensure that they can manage their access to gambling in a safe and appropriate manner. Whether that means restricting altogether, or limiting during periods of vulnerability, BetBlocker can help. Visit https://www.betblocker.org to download this free app.