Responsible Gambling

Last update at 2 December, 2025⏲️ Reading time: 4 minutes

If you've ever placed a sports bet, you've probably heard the term "Responsible Gambling". Many bookmakers implement it as a way to ensure fair and transparent gaming, and the laws and regulations governing gambling require, among other requirements, the implementation of tools to prevent gambling addiction.

Below, BetBrothers explains everything you need to know about responsible gambling.

Explanation of the concept of responsible gambling

Responsible gambling is the practice of fair play in bookmakers. It prevents underage and cheating players from taking advantage of it for personal gain, through various tools such as identity verification, authentication, controls against blocking capital, among others. Operators licensed to operate legally include a "Responsible Gaming" section on their website with multiple tools that we will explain in the following lines.

Self-control methods

As we already mentioned, self-control methods are tools that help you stay independent from gambling. And it is no secret that many people have become addicted to gambling, losing huge amounts of money. But what are these methods, and do they really work? See for yourself:

Self-exclusion

With this tool you can block your account whenever you need a break from sports betting. You ask the bookmaker to temporarily suspend your account, which in some cases can be for 24 hours, weeks or months. You will not be able to log in to your account again until the time limit has expired.

Self-assessment

This is a test that helps you determine your dependence on gambling. Basically, it is a questionnaire with several questions. If most of the answers end with a yes, it is possible that you have an addiction problem. If so, it is best to apply some of the tools we describe here or seek professional help.

Deposit limit

Here you can set a budget that fits your pocket. For example, you can set a daily, weekly or monthly limit. Once you do, you will have to respect it and you will not be able to change it. This helps you not to bet over budget and to keep your sports betting from getting out of control.

Time limit

This is a way to set a daily, weekly or monthly playing time. When you do so, the bookmaker will show you warning messages with the session time you have accumulated. Likewise, the site gives you the recommendation to stop and take a break.

Links to professional organizations

Most legal bookmakers include in the "Responsible Gambling" section links to websites of professional organizations that offer help to gamblers who have become dependent on gambling.

As you can see, responsible gambling tools can be very useful if used correctly and honestly. In the end, no matter how functional each of them are, if you are not able to stick to the budget you set, the consequences could be catastrophic. Don't forget that sports betting is for fun, not for an additional source of income.

Tips for parents on underage access

We have come to the end of this review, but we don't want to say goodbye without letting you know some tips for parents about underage access; after all, many of us have children and we always want to protect them.

The first thing they should do is to monitor their children's screen time and block mobile apps that are not suitable for them, such as those offered by sports betting sites.

On the other hand, communication is key. Talk to your children about the risks of gambling, the importance of privacy and the serious consequences of sharing personal data with third parties. Of course, none of this will help if you, as an adult, do not set an example. For example, if you like to gamble, you can do so, but not in front of your children.

Now, if you see that these tips do not work, the best thing to do is to seek professional help. Remember that mental health is priceless and responsible gambling is not only up to the operator, but to you.