Responsible gambling
If gambling stops being fun, help is available
First Half Score publishes first-half goal predictions for informational purposes only. We don't take bets, and nothing on this site guarantees an outcome. If betting is affecting your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, the resources below can help.
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National Problem Gambling Helpline
Call or text 1-800 GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), available 24/7 and confidential.
Call 1-800 GAMBLER →National Council on Problem Gambling
Screening tools, chat support, and state-by-state resources.
ncpgambling.org →Setting limits
- Only stake what you can afford to lose, and treat it as entertainment spending, not income.
- Set a deposit or loss limit with your sportsbook before you start, and stick to it.
- Most licensed sportsbooks offer self-exclusion tools. Ask your book about theirs, or register with the National Self-Exclusion Database.
- Gambling is not a way to recover losses. Chasing losses is one of the clearest warning signs of a problem.
- You must be 18 or older to use First Half Score, and 21 or older to bet in most U.S. states. Check your local laws.
First Half Score is an independent prediction and research tool. We are not a sportsbook, we do not accept wagers, and we have no affiliation with the helplines listed above beyond referring you to them.