Sports betting should be entertaining, not harmful. If gambling is affecting your life, real help is available — for free, confidentially, right now.
Call the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (US, 24/7, free, confidential). UK: 0808 8020 133. Canada: 1-866-531-2600. You are not alone.
OddsProbe is a research and analysis tool for adults who choose to bet recreationally or professionally. We believe in transparency: sports betting involves real financial risk, and for a small percentage of people it can become a serious problem.
This page exists because we take that seriously. We do not want anyone using our tools to be harmed. If you are gambling with money you cannot afford to lose, or if gambling is causing stress in your life, please use the resources below.
Ask yourself honestly whether any of these apply to you:
If you recognised yourself in any of these, please reach out to one of the organisations below. It takes courage to ask for help and it's the right move.
Every regulated sportsbook is required to offer self-exclusion — you can ban yourself from gambling for a set period (weeks to lifetime). This is one of the most effective tools available and is completely free.
You can also set deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, and cooling-off periods directly in your sportsbook account settings. Use them.
OddsProbe tools are designed for adults who approach betting analytically and responsibly. Our EV calculator, Kelly Criterion tool, and bet tracker are explicitly designed to help bettors understand the true mathematical realities of sports betting — including the fact that most bets are negative expected value and the bookmaker always has a structural edge.
We do not sell picks, guarantee profits, or promote gambling as a reliable income stream. We are a research and education platform. Any person who feels their gambling is out of control should seek help immediately using the resources above rather than continuing to use our tools.