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Responsible Gambling

Betting should be enjoyable.
When it stops being that,
something needs to change.

SupaPicks publishes football tips and analysis for entertainment. We are committed to promoting safe, responsible gambling practices and providing clear, honest information to help you stay in control. This page exists because we believe it is as important as any tip we publish.

The basics

What responsible
gambling looks like.

Responsible gambling means betting within your means, treating it as entertainment rather than a source of income, and maintaining full control over your decisions. It means knowing the odds are against you in the long run — even with the best tips — and only ever risking money you can genuinely afford to lose.

The tips on SupaPicks are analytical tools, not guarantees. Our 73% win rate means approximately 1 in 4 tips loses. Our Take the Risk product loses 3 in 4 times by design. Any strategy built on the assumption that tips will win consistently without variance is not a responsible betting strategy.

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Bet only what you can afford to lose
Set aside a dedicated betting bankroll — money that is separate from rent, bills, food and savings. When that bankroll is gone, stop. Never chase losses with money outside it.
2
Set time and deposit limits before you start
Every regulated bookmaker is required to offer deposit limits, time limits and cool-off periods. Set these before you place your first bet — not after a loss.
3
Never chase losses
Increasing stake size to recover a loss is the single most common cause of problem gambling. A losing run is normal — it is statistically expected. The correct response is to stick to your staking plan, not to double up.
4
Keep track of what you spend
Write down every bet, stake and result. Bettors who track their activity are consistently more disciplined than those who don't. Most problem gamblers significantly underestimate how much they have lost.
5
Take regular breaks
Schedule betting-free days or weeks. If taking a break feels impossible or causes anxiety, that is a warning sign worth paying attention to.
6
Never bet when emotionally compromised
Anger, grief, stress and intoxication all significantly impair decision-making. The worst betting decisions are almost always made in emotionally charged states.
Warning signs

Signs that gambling
may be a problem.

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Recognising the early warning signs — in yourself or someone you care about — is the most important step toward getting help. You don't need to have lost everything before your gambling qualifies as a problem.

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Betting more than you planned to, or more than you can afford
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Feeling anxious, irritable or unable to concentrate when not betting
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Chasing losses — placing further bets to win back what you've lost
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Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble or have lost
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Neglecting work, study, family or health because of gambling
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Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund betting
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Feeling that you need to bet with ever-larger amounts to feel the same excitement
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Making repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop
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Gambling as an escape from problems or a low mood
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Continuing to bet even after making a commitment to stop
💬 If you recognise three or more of these signs in yourself, we strongly encourage you to speak with a professional. GamCare offers free confidential counselling at gamcare.org.uk or by calling 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7 in the UK).
Self-assessment

Ask yourself
these questions.

This self-assessment is based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), a validated clinical screening tool. Answer honestly — no one else will see your answers.

Over the past 12 months, have you...
Answer honestly. If the answer to any question is "sometimes" or "often", please consider speaking with a support organisation.
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Bet more than you could really afford to lose?
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Needed to gamble with larger amounts to get the same feeling of excitement?
03
Gone back to try to win back money you had lost (chased losses)?
04
Borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble with?
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Felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
06
Had people criticise your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem?
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Felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
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Had your gambling caused any financial, work, health or relationship problems?
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Experienced health problems, including stress or anxiety, due to your gambling?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be worth speaking with a trained gambling counsellor. This is not a diagnosis — it is an invitation to take your own wellbeing seriously. Help is free, confidential and available right now at BeGambleAware.org or by calling GamCare on 0808 8020 133.
Practical tools

Tools that help you
stay in control.

Every regulated bookmaker operating in the UK is legally required to offer a set of responsible gambling tools. These are available in your account settings and can be activated at any time — including right now, before you place another bet.

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Deposit Limits
Set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week or month. Once set, the limit takes effect immediately — increases require a 24-hour cooling-off period before taking effect.
Available at all UK licensed bookmakers
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Time Limits & Reminders
Set how long you can spend on a betting site per session. Many bookmakers offer session time reminders at intervals of your choosing so you stay aware of how long you have been betting.
Available at all UK licensed bookmakers
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Cool-off Period
Temporarily pause your account for a set period — 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month or longer. Your account will be reactivated automatically at the end of the period.
Available at all UK licensed bookmakers
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Self-Exclusion
Request a longer-term exclusion from a specific bookmaker (minimum 6 months). You can also self-exclude from all UK licensed operators simultaneously through GAMSTOP — free and effective within 24 hours.
Individual bookmakers + GAMSTOP (UK-wide)
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Bet & Loss Limits
Cap the total amount you can bet or lose per day, week or month. Distinct from deposit limits — bet limits apply to wagering activity, not just deposits.
Available at most UK licensed bookmakers
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Activity Statements
Request a full breakdown of your betting history, deposits, withdrawals and net position. Most bookmakers provide these on request. Reviewing your actual numbers is often more revealing than memory.
Available at all UK licensed bookmakers
🇬🇧 GAMSTOP allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling websites in a single step. Free to register at gamstop.co.uk. Exclusions are effective within 24 hours and last a minimum of 6 months.
Get help

Free support
organisations.

All of the organisations below offer free, confidential support for people affected by problem gambling — including family members and loved ones. None of them require you to have "hit rock bottom" before you reach out. If you are concerned, please contact them now.

UK · International
BeGambleAware
The UK's leading responsible gambling charity. Free online support, live chat and referrals to treatment services. 24/7 availability online.
begambleaware.org
Free · Confidential · 24/7 online
 UK
GamCare
Free counselling, support and information for anyone harmed by gambling. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133. Free to call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0808 8020 133 · gamcare.org.uk
Free · Confidential · 24/7
 UK · Worldwide
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship of people who share their experience and support each other in recovering from problem gambling. In-person and online meetings available across the UK.
gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Free · Peer support · Meetings UK-wide
 UK
GAMSTOP
The UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Register once to be excluded from all UK-licensed gambling websites and apps. Minimum 6 months, effective within 24 hours.
gamstop.co.uk
Free · Effective within 24 hours
 UK
Gordon Moody
Residential treatment for those most severely affected by gambling disorder. Accepts direct referrals. Specialist programme for women, digital and in-person options.
gordonmoody.org.uk
Free residential treatment
 UK · NHS
NHS Gambling Clinics
The NHS operates specialist gambling treatment clinics across England. Free to access with GP referral or direct self-referral in many areas. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) available.
nhs.uk/mental-health
Free · NHS treatment
Our commitment

What SupaPicks
commits to.

SupaPicks is a tips and analysis platform — we are not a bookmaker and we do not take bets. But we recognise that our content exists within the betting ecosystem and that we have responsibilities as a result.

We commit to the following practices across everything we publish:

  • Honest win rates: We publish our actual 30-day win rates, including losses. We never selectively display only winning periods.
  • Staking guidance on every premium product: Every Sure Wins, Sure 2, Sure 3, Daily VIP and Take the Risk tip includes recommended stake sizes and explicit warnings about variance.
  • No "get rich" framing: We do not frame betting as a route to income or wealth. Tips are for entertainment and supplementary value, not financial planning.
  • No targeting of vulnerable indicators: We do not use marketing language designed to encourage betting during loss streaks, emotional distress or financial stress.
  • Product names are confidence labels, not guarantees: The "Sure" naming across our products refers to our internal confidence grading system. This is stated in our Terms and on every relevant tip page.
  • Responsible gambling link on every page: A responsible gambling notice and link to BeGambleAware.org appears at the bottom of every page on the site.
  • Priority response to wellbeing enquiries: Any message to us that indicates gambling-related harm is flagged for same-day response and directed to professional support.

If you feel we have fallen short of any of these commitments, please tell us at support@supapicks.com. We read every message.

If you need help, reach out now.
Free, confidential support is available around the clock. You don't need to be in crisis to ask for help.
BeGambleAware.org GamCare 0808 8020 133