Understanding the Risks of Gambling

Gambling always carries risk. Only stake money you can afford to lose.

The information provided is intended to inform, educate, and entertain, not to offer professional, financial, or legal advice, and not to encourage gambling of any kind. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can occur and no responsibility is accepted for any loss arising from use of this information or from following any betting tips. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and odds and markets can change quickly. You are solely responsible for any betting decisions you make and for complying with the laws that apply where you live.

Gannett may receive revenue from sports betting operators through referrals. These operators do not influence newsroom content, and such revenue is not tied to news coverage in any way. Terms and conditions always apply; check the relevant operator’s site for full details. Sports betting and gambling are not legal everywhere, and you must be at least the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction (commonly 21 or older for sports betting in the U.S.).

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available 24/7 from the National Council on Problem Gambling:

• 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 gambling and sports betting. They come with their own eligibility rules, which may include a different minimum age and other criteria set by each platform and by law. Prediction market trading also involves financial risk and is not available in every jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to confirm that participation is lawful where you reside and to follow all applicable laws and platform terms.