Understanding the Risks of Gambling and Betting
Gambling always carries risk, and that risk is yours alone.
Only stake money you can comfortably afford to lose. The information and advice provided are intended to inform and entertain, not to guarantee winnings or financial gain, and not to serve as professional advice of any kind.
Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but mistakes can and do happen. You should verify any statistics, odds, or other data before relying on them. Past performance is not a guide to future results, and betting odds can change from minute to minute.
Any bets you place are your own responsibility, whether or not you use information or tips from this site. The publishers cannot be held liable for any losses arising from your betting decisions.
Gannett may receive revenue from sports betting operators through referrals, but those operators do not influence newsroom decisions or news coverage, and that revenue is not tied to how stories are reported.
Sports betting and gambling are not legal everywhere, and you must comply with the laws where you live. You must also meet any age and eligibility requirements set by operators or regulators; in many jurisdictions you must be at least 21 years old to bet.
If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, confidential help is available 24/7 from the National Council on Problem Gambling at:
- 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH)
- 1-800-522-4700 (CO)
- 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA)
- 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN)
Prediction markets, including certain event contracts regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) or other authorities, are legally distinct from traditional sports betting and gambling. They carry financial risk, may not be available in all jurisdictions, and often have different age and eligibility thresholds, such as a minimum age of 18 or higher.
It is your sole responsibility to confirm that any form of betting or prediction market participation is lawful where you reside, and to follow all applicable laws and platform terms and conditions.
