Responsible Gambling

Our Position

shrp exists to help bettors do better research — not to encourage excessive betting or chase losses. We believe in full transparency: our entire prediction track record (wins, losses, and passes) is publicly visible on /track. We never hide our mistakes.

Know the Risks

Sports betting has a negative expected value for most people, most of the time. Bookmakers employ large teams of traders and quantitative analysts. Even our best-validated edge calls can and do lose. Past accuracy does not guarantee future results. Never bet money you cannot afford to lose.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Consider talking to someone if you recognise any of these in yourself:

• Betting with money meant for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
• Chasing losses — increasing bet size after a losing run
• Feeling unable to stop even when you want to
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Borrowing money to fund betting
• Gambling affecting your work, sleep, or mental health

Tools We Recommend

Most major bookmakers offer self-exclusion, deposit limits, and cooling-off periods. Use them proactively — they are easier to set when you are thinking clearly than in the moment.

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit per day/week/month
• Session limits — set a maximum session duration
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from a specific book or all books in your jurisdiction for a fixed period
• Reality checks — periodic pop-ups reminding you how long you've been active

Getting Help

These organisations provide free, confidential support:

Set Limits in shrp

In your account settings you can set your bankroll and risk profile. Our agent sizes stake recommendations against those numbers — treating them as hard limits, not suggestions.

If you want to take a break from match analysis, simply don't log in. Your account will be exactly where you left it when you're ready to return.