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Sports Betting

Most people who gamble do so responsibly and enjoy it as a form of entertainment. For some, however, betting takes over their life, especially when betting is done on a phone and with “in-play” wagers.
Sports betting is still not legal in Minnesota. If you are betting on your phone, you are being sent to offshore predatory sites.

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I’m Addicted to Sports Betting (It’s Ruining My Life)

Watch this 30 minutes with Dr. John Delony talking with a call-in 23-year-old sports bettor who is struggling with a sports betting addiction. His story illustrates the depths of gambling addiction, how hard it is to recover alone and how difficult the early days of recovery are. WATCH NOW

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I’m Addicted to Sports Betting video
Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota
What are the risks of betting on sports illegally in Minnesota? There are offshore websites that offer sports betting in Minnesota illegally. These websites do not hold a license from any U.S jurisdiction to legally accept bets from residents and have done so for years in violation of federal law. Without regulation from the state, these offshore betting apps can’t be counted on to pay out winnings and have been known to disappear with people’s money.
Sports betting is still not legal in Minnesota
What are the risks of betting on sports illegally in Minnesota?
There are offshore websites that offer sports betting in Minnesota illegally. These websites do not hold a license from any U.S jurisdiction to legally accept bets from residents and have done so for years in violation of federal law. Without regulation from the state, these offshore betting apps can’t be counted on to pay out winnings and have been known to disappear with people’s money.

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Basic responsible gambling tips to keep it fun.

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.

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.

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 the game is getting dull, don’t increase your wagering to make the game more fun.

If you think you might need help in keeping to your limit, team up with a friend to help each other stick to your personal betting plan.

If you think you might need help in keeping to your limit, team up with a friend to help each other stick to your personal betting plan.

If gambling is no longer fun, take a break.

If gambling is no longer fun, take a break.

Most people who gamble do so responsibly and enjoy it as a form of entertainment. However, a small percentage of the population can develop gambling problems.

If you think you may have a gambling problem, the good news is help is available (usually at no cost to Minnesotans) and it works.

Reduce time and money spent on online gambling with voluntary, self-exclusion apps that block online sites.

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