Betting should be entertainment, never a way to make money or solve problems. You must be 21 or older to bet, and sports betting is legal only in some states.
If gambling is causing you problems, help is free and confidential
- 1-800-GAMBLER (call or text), available 24/7.
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (call or text), or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org.
- Self-exclusion: every licensed sportsbook and most states let you ban yourself from betting for a set time. Look for "responsible gaming" in your sportsbook's settings.
Keep it fun
- Set a budget before you bet, and never bet money you need for anything else.
- Don't chase losses.
- Take breaks, and never bet under pressure or after drinking.
- Remember that no pick is a sure thing, including ours.
About our picks
Puckline's picks are one Puckline Press's opinion, for entertainment and information only. There are no guarantees. Our full record, losses included, is public on the Record page.