Responsible Gambling

Our stance

DawBets provides analytical tools that help bettors make more informed decisions. We believe informed betting is more responsible betting. Our tools are designed to:

• Prevent overleveraging — Kelly criterion sizing prevents bets that are too large relative to bankroll
• Quantify risk — EV and probability displays make the mathematical reality of each bet transparent
• Encourage discipline — badge tiers help users skip bad bets rather than chasing losses
• Track results honestly — bet tracking prevents cognitive biases from masking losses

We never promote gambling as a guaranteed way to make money. Even +EV betting involves variance and real financial risk.

Signs of problem gambling

Gambling may be a problem if you:

• Bet more money than you can afford to lose
• Chase losses by increasing bet sizes after losing
• Lie to family or friends about how much you gamble
• Feel anxious, restless, or irritable when not gambling
• Gamble to escape problems or relieve negative feelings
• Need to bet larger amounts to get the same excitement
• Have tried to cut back or stop gambling without success
• Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
• Neglect work, school, or family responsibilities because of gambling

Bankroll management guidelines

Responsible bankroll management is the foundation of sustainable betting:

• Set a bankroll — allocate only money you can afford to lose entirely
• Size bets appropriately — most professionals never risk more than 1-5% of bankroll on a single bet
• Use fractional Kelly — ¼ Kelly is safer than full Kelly and accounts for estimation error
• Set loss limits — decide in advance the maximum you'll lose in a session, day, or week
• Never chase — increasing bets after losses is the fastest path to ruin

Help and resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:

Age requirements

Sports betting is restricted to adults aged 21+ in most US states (18+ in some jurisdictions). DawBets provides analytical tools only and does not accept wagers. All users must comply with the legal requirements of their jurisdiction.