Responsible Gaming — Valued Stats

Valued Stats exists to make sports more fun to follow — the models, the research, the community. It is not betting advice, and it's never worth your well-being.

Our stance

Everything on Valued Stats is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We don't take wagers, we don't guarantee outcomes, and past results do not guarantee future results. If you choose to bet elsewhere, only ever risk what you can comfortably afford to lose, and treat it as entertainment — not income.

Get help — 24/7, free & confidential

If gambling stops being fun, or you're worried about yourself or someone else, reach out. It works, and it's confidential.

Where	Helpline
National	1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
National Text/Chat	Text 800GAM or chat at 1800gamblerchat.org
Indiana	1-800-9-WITH-IT
Colorado	1-800-522-4700
Iowa	1-800-BETS-OFF
Virginia	1-888-532-3500
Arizona	1-800-NEXT-STEP
Tennessee	REDLINE 1-800-889-9789

Warning signs

Betting or chasing losses with money you can't afford to lose
Spending more time or money than you intended
Lying to family or friends about your gambling
Feeling anxious, restless, or irritable when not gambling
Borrowing money or neglecting responsibilities to gamble

If any of these feel familiar, that's reason enough to pause and talk to someone.

Tools that help

Set limits — decide a budget and time before you start, and stick to it.
Self-exclusion — most sportsbooks and every US state offer voluntary self-exclusion programs. Use them.
Take breaks — step away when you're frustrated or chasing.
Keep it social — the community here is for the fun of it, not pressure to wager.

Eligibility

You must be 21+ (18+ where permitted) and located where this content is legal. Eligibility restrictions apply; void where prohibited. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your jurisdiction.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER. Questions for us? valuedstats@gmail.com.