Responsible Gambling: Guide to Safe Sports Betting | Pagbet

Sports betting often generates excitement, which can turn into addiction due to the dopamine cycle of anticipation-win-repeat. Responsible gambling requires protecting vulnerable people from losing control.

General guidelines for responsible gambling include the following points:

1. Playing as a pastime, not as a livelihood, is the main rule to keep in mind. There’s no need to believe in marketing promises of guaranteed winnings, foolproof options, etc. Any money bet involves the risk of losing that money. When placing a bet, remember that you are doing it for the purpose of entertainment and to experience emotions.
2. Self-control. Set your personal rule and stick to it. For example: “In a month, I can spend no more than 5% of my monthly income and I can’t spend more than 4 hours betting.”
3. Cold mind. Avoid placing any bets if you are under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
4. Family comes first. If your loved ones are being affected by your sports betting activity and/or your quality of life is declining for the same reason, contact Pagbet support to voluntarily lock your account and seek professional help to combat your addiction.
5. Seeking help. If you feel you are losing control, seek help for your addiction immediately.