Responsible Gambling

Betting should always be fun, never a way to make money or escape problems. MantisPicks is committed to promoting safer gambling. If betting stops being entertainment, it is time to stop.

Golden rules

• Only bet what you can comfortably afford to lose.
• Set a deposit and time limit — and stick to it.
• Never chase losses.
• Don't bet under the influence or to escape stress.
• Keep betting a small part of your life.
• Don't borrow to bet.
• Take regular breaks. If it stops being fun, walk away.

Warning signs

If any of these describe you or someone you know, seek help:

• Betting more than you planned or can afford.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing money to bet.
• Feeling anxious, guilty or depressed about betting.
• Chasing losses with bigger bets.
• Neglecting work, family, or health because of betting.
• Thinking about gambling constantly.

Tools that work

Every licensed bookmaker on this site offers these — use them:

• Deposit limits — cap daily / weekly / monthly deposits.
• Loss limits — hard stop when losses hit your set amount.
• Time limits — auto-logout after X minutes.
• Reality checks — periodic pop-ups showing time & money spent.
• Cool-off periods — pause account 24h to 6 weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself for 6 months to 5 years.

Self-exclusion (whole-market)

Block yourself across ALL licensed operators in one signup:

• UK: GAMSTOP
• Malta / EU: contact each operator
• Cyprus: contact National Betting Authority

Support organisations

• BeGambleAware begambleaware.org

  Free, confidential help online and by phone.

• GamCare gamcare.org.uk

  Helpline 0808 8020 133 · Live chat · Support groups.

• Gambling Therapy gamblingtherapy.org

  Global multilingual support and forums.

• KEΘΕΑ (Cyprus) kethea.gr

  Cyprus & Greece helpline: 210 9237777 · Free & confidential.

• Gamblers Anonymous gamblersanonymous.org

  In-person and online meetings worldwide.

You must be 18 or over to gamble. MantisPicks publishes information about sports betting for entertainment purposes. We do not accept wagers. Every operator we recommend is licensed by a European regulator. If gambling is affecting your life, please seek help — it works.