The house edge is the price
Every game on this site pays back less than it takes in, on average. That gap is the house edge, and no strategy removes it. Treat the money you play with as spent, the way you would treat the price of a ticket. The calculators show the cost before you play: the expected loss of a session and the odds of a losing streak.
Rules worth setting before you start
- Decide the amount you can afford to lose, and stop when it is gone.
- Set a time limit as well as a money limit.
- Never borrow to play, and never play to win back a loss.
- Do not play when you are upset, tired or have been drinking.
- Where a casino offers deposit limits, time-outs or self-exclusion, use them.
Signs that it is time to stop
- You spend more money or time than you planned, again and again.
- You hide how much you play from people close to you.
- You play to escape worry, or you feel restless when you cannot play.
- You chase losses with larger bets.
One of these is a reason to take a break. Several are a reason to talk to someone.
Where to get help
These organisations offer support free of charge. They are independent of BetProof, and we receive nothing for listing them.
- Gambling Therapy: online support for anyone affected by gambling, in many languages.
- Gamblers Anonymous: a fellowship of people who meet to help each other stop gambling.
- Gam-Anon: support for the families and friends of people with a gambling problem.
Adults only
BetProof is for people aged 18 and over. In some countries the legal age for gambling is higher, and in some places gambling is not allowed at all. The full conditions are in the terms, and what BetProof is and is not is on the about page.
Last updated on 10 Nov 2026.