Player Safety · 21+

Play Responsibly

Sports outcomes are uncertain, and no service can change that. Here is what you should know before engaging with any sports-related content — and where to get help if you need it.

Help is available right now

If gambling is causing problems in your life, you can talk to someone free of charge, confidentially, 24 hours a day.

1-800-MY-RESET

Call or text 1-800-697-3738

What this service is

The Scoreboard Don't Lie publishes picks, predictions, and commentary about baseball for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not gambling advisors, licensed handicappers, or sports betting professionals. Our content does not constitute advice of any kind.

What this service is not

  • We do not accept or place wagers on your behalf.
  • We do not guarantee any outcome, win rate, or financial result.
  • We are not affiliated with any sportsbook or gambling operator.
  • We do not profit from your losses or your winnings.
  • This site is not a substitute for independent professional judgment.

Uncertainty of outcomes

Sports are unpredictable. No analysis, system, or track record eliminates that risk. A pick that was right ten times in a row carries no guarantee the eleventh time. Anyone who claims otherwise is not being honest with you.

Before placing any wager, ask yourself: can I afford to lose this? If the answer is no — or if you're not sure — that's important information.

Signs to watch for

  • Wagering more than you can afford to lose
  • Chasing losses with larger bets
  • Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or preoccupied with gambling
  • Borrowing money to wager
  • Gambling interfering with work, relationships, or daily life

If any of these sound familiar, speaking with a professional can help. The resources below are free and confidential.

Free, confidential help

National Problem Gambling Helpline

Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), or chat online. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

ncpgambling.org

1-800-GAMBLER — Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey

Call or text 1-800-426-2537. A separate helpline from the national one above, run in New Jersey and answered from much of the country. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day.

800gambler.org

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741. Free, confidential crisis support, 24 hours a day — for any crisis, not only gambling.

crisistextline.org

Gamblers Anonymous

Peer support groups for people with gambling problems, in person, by phone and online. National hotline 855-222-5542.

gamblersanonymous.org