Responsible Gambling

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available 24/7. This page lists every support resource we direct users to, our editorial commitment to harm reduction, and the legal age requirements for the betting content on this site.

Self-exclusion services

Self-exclusion lets you block yourself from accessing gambling sites for a fixed period. We strongly recommend it if you feel your betting is becoming a problem:

• GamStop — UK national self-exclusion (covers all UK-licensed operators)
• NCPG Self-Exclusion directory — US state-level programmes
• Most licensed operators offer their own time-out / cool-off / permanent self-exclusion in account settings — check your operator's responsible-gambling page

Recognising the warning signs

Common signals that gambling has become a problem (from NCPG diagnostic criteria):

• Betting more than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses with bigger bets
• Lying to family or friends about how much you bet
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund betting
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not betting
• Neglecting work, school, or relationships because of betting

If any of these apply to you, please reach out for help immediately — using one of the resources above. Recovery is possible and starts with one phone call.

Age requirements

• 18+ — UK, most of EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most US states with legal sports betting
• 21+ — Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia (US)
• Local rules vary — always confirm with your jurisdiction before placing a bet

Our editorial commitment

CS2Bet.io publishes esports stats, projections, and predictions. We do NOT accept bets, hold customer funds, or operate as a sportsbook. Some pages contain affiliate links to licensed third-party operators; these are clearly marked with rel="sponsored nofollow" and our Affiliate Disclosure explains how we earn commissions.

We follow the Safer Gambling Standards recommended by GamCare and BeGambleAware:

• No language that promises easy wins or guaranteed outcomes
• No suggestion that betting is a way to make money or solve financial problems
• Affiliate offers always disclosed and never the lead in editorial content
• Stats and predictions framed as informational, not investment advice
• No targeting of users under the legal age in their jurisdiction
• Clear pathways to support resources from every page that displays betting offers

If you ever see content on this site that you believe violates these standards, please contact us at contact@cs2bet.io and we will review it.

Tools to set limits

Most licensed operators provide deposit limits, loss limits, time limits, and reality-check timers in account settings. We recommend setting these before you place your first bet on any operator:

• Deposit limit — caps how much you can fund per day/week/month
• Loss limit — caps total net losses in a period
• Time limit / reality check — pop-up reminder of how long you have been betting
• Cool-off period — short pause (24h to 30 days) where you cannot bet
• Self-exclusion — permanent block (6 months to lifetime)