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Helpful guides and tools to support your bet-free journey

Faith & The Fold: Ancient Wisdom on Addiction
5,000 years of spiritual wisdom on gambling—and the path to redemption

Whether deeply religious or just seeking grounding, every major faith tradition has warned against gambling—not to ruin your fun, but because they saw how it destroys the Self. Explore what Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism teach about your struggle and your return.

What you'll discover:

  • • The Prodigal Son: Why redemption is always possible
  • • Maysir in Islam: The trap and the return (Tawbah)
  • • The Hungry Ghost: Buddhism's psychology of craving
  • • The Mahabharata: How dice destroyed a kingdom
No Zero Days: The System to Quit Gambling
The legendary Reddit philosophy, adapted for your war against addiction

Split yourself into three people: Past You (forgive him), Future You (the Legend you're protecting), and Present You (the machine). Stop the shame spiral. Build one non-zero day at a time.

What you'll get:

  • • The "Three You's" system explained
  • • Daily non-zero action tracker with streak
  • • Forgiveness reset protocol for slips
  • • "Do one thing for the Legend today"
Family Tree Chainsaw: The Generational Cost
You're not losing your money. You're stealing from your grandchildren.

That $10,000 loss isn't $10,000. Invested at 7% for 50 years, it's $294,570 - your grandchild's medical school tuition. Watch as a chainsaw cuts branches from your family tree, each representing a stolen future.

What you'll see:

  • • Your loss compounded over 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 years
  • • Branches falling: college funds, down payments, inheritances
  • • The milestones your children and grandchildren lose
  • • "You didn't spend your money. You stole theirs."
Sunk Cost Quicksand: Why Chasing Losses Drowns You
Experience the terrifying trap of "winning it back"

A visceral first-person simulation of the "chasing losses" trap. You're stuck chest-deep in quicksand. Every bet to "win it back" makes you sink faster. The only way to survive is to stop struggling.

What you'll experience:

  • • First-person POV of sinking deeper with each bet
  • • Small "wins" that give false hope before bigger sinks
  • • Breathing rate that accelerates with panic
  • • The counter-intuitive lesson: stillness = survival
Algorithm's Cattle: See How Casinos View You
You're not a customer. You're a battery being drained.

Step behind the curtain and see the cold, clinical "Operator Dashboard" casinos use to track you. You're Unit #8479 with a Lifetime Value of $145,000. Watch your energy drain into their revenue tank while their AI deploys retention tactics in real-time.

What you'll see:

  • • Your "Lifetime Value" extraction target
  • • Real-time "retention actions" triggered by your behavior
  • • Your energy draining into corporate revenue
  • • The dehumanizing language operators use
Life-Leech Hourglass: See Hours of Life You're Selling
Convert gambling losses into hours of your finite existence

You're not losing money. You're trading hours of your one and only life for blinking lights. Enter your losses and hourly wage, then watch a visceral split-screen animation of your life decaying while you gamble.

What you'll see:

  • • Your weekly/monthly/yearly losses converted to hours
  • • Split-screen: gambling vs your life decaying
  • • What you could buy instead with that money
  • • The wake-up call that bypasses denial
Parlay Killer: Your Gambling Tax Receipt
See exactly how much the casino takes from every parlay

Build any parlay and we'll generate your "Tax Receipt" showing the hidden fees. That $100 bet? Its actual value is $62. You're not gambling - you're buying a bad product at a 38% markup.

What you'll see:

  • • Build any parlay with real odds
  • • Your "Tax Receipt" with hidden casino fees
  • • Actual value vs ticket cost breakdown
  • • Why sportsbooks push parlays (hint: 4x profit)
Near-Miss Autopsy: How Slots Lie to You
See the RNG result BEFORE the theatrical animation

The slot machine decides you lost the millisecond you press the button. The spinning reels? Just a puppet show. Watch us reveal the raw "LOSS" result before showing you the fake "almost won" animation.

What you'll see:

  • • The RNG "LOSS" result flashed instantly
  • • A loading bar: "Generating fake suspense..."
  • • Then the theatrical 7-7-lemon "near miss"
  • • Proof the spinning wheels are just a movie
Option-Rot Time-Lapse: Watch Theta Destroy Your Money
The invisible enemy killing retail options traders

Pick any stock. Freeze the price. Watch your option's value decay to nothing over 5 days - just from time passing. See the math equation designed to dissolve your money.

What you'll see:

  • • Your money "rotting" in real-time animation
  • • How theta accelerates near expiration
  • • The breakeven move you actually need
  • • Why 90% of options expire worthless
Capper Fact Check: Expose Fake Experts
That 70% win rate? They're lying. See the proof.

Search betting influencers and see their real records: deleted tweets, actual ROI, and why their claims are mathematically impossible. Destroy the social proof that keeps you betting.

What you'll discover:

  • • Real win rates vs claimed (spoiler: they're losing)
  • • How many posts they've deleted to hide losses
  • • The 6 most common capper scams
  • • Why pros only hit 55% (not 70%)
Predator Pattern Analyzer
See exactly how sportsbooks use AI to target you

Upload your data export from DraftKings or FanDuel and discover the manipulation tactics: when they send notifications, why they offer "free" bets after losses, and how they've profiled your vulnerabilities. Turn sadness into anger.

What you'll discover:

  • • Notifications timed to your exact behavior patterns
  • • "Free" bets sent immediately after your biggest losses
  • • How they categorize you as a target
  • • The vulnerabilities they've identified in you
Odds Classroom: Math Lesson Disguised as Betting
A "Trojan Horse" probability lesson for students

Students think they're learning to bet smarter, but discover why even winning 50% of bets leads to bankruptcy. Perfect for teaching probability, expected value, and critical thinking.

What's included:

  • • Gamified betting simulator with $1,000 fake money
  • • Run 500 bets and watch the math win
  • • Full expected value breakdown
  • • Teacher's guide with lesson plan
Loot Box Reality Check (For Kids & Teens)
Discover the true cost of gaming gambling

Ever wonder how much it actually costs to get that rare FIFA card or CS2 knife? This interactive calculator shows you the real odds and lets you simulate pack openings to see how much money disappears chasing virtual items.

What you'll discover:

  • • Real cost calculator for FIFA, NBA 2K, Fortnite, CS2 & more
  • • Pack opening simulator - watch your money disappear
  • • How loot box odds compare to slot machines (spoiler: they're worse)
  • • Protection strategies that actually work
NIL Protector: For Student Athletes
Calculate what gambling really costs your athletic career

See exactly how much scholarship money and NIL sponsorship potential you're risking with gambling. Built specifically for NCAA and high school athletes who want to protect their future.

What's included:

  • • Brand Safety Calculator - see your total risk in dollars
  • • Real-world scenarios with consequences revealed
  • • NCAA rules explained in plain language
  • • Scripts for saying no to pressure
Coach's Toolkit: Teaching Athletes About Gambling
Free educational resource for high school coaches

Everything you need to educate student-athletes about gambling odds, sports betting dangers, and addiction warning signs. Includes ready-to-use lessons, conversation scripts, and warning signs to watch for in your athletes.

What's included:

  • • 6 ready-to-use team meeting lessons (10-15 min each)
  • • Conversation scripts for different situations
  • • Warning signs checklist for coaches
  • • NCAA rules and career consequences
  • • Resources and referral information
Partner & Family Guide
Support for loved ones of problem gamblers

Are you worried about someone's gambling? This compassionate guide helps partners, family members, and friends understand gambling addiction, set healthy boundaries, and take care of themselves while supporting their loved one's recovery.

What you'll learn:

  • • Recognizing warning signs of problem gambling
  • • How to support without enabling
  • • Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
  • • Starting difficult conversations
  • • Self-care practices for family members
You're Not Alone - See the Statistics
Real data showing hundreds of thousands seek help every year

Over 350,000 people contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline each year. See the real statistics that prove you're part of a community fighting the same battle. Your struggle is valid, and help is available.

What you'll discover:

  • • How many people reach out for help daily
  • • When urges hit hardest (you're not alone in struggling)
  • • Different ways people get support
  • • The growing community of people choosing recovery
Gambling Self-Assessment Quiz
A confidential quiz to understand your gambling habits

Take this free, anonymous self-assessment based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Your answers are never stored - everything stays completely private in your browser. Takes just 2-3 minutes.

What you'll learn:

  • • Your gambling risk level based on validated research
  • • Personalized recommendations for your situation
  • • Relevant support resources and next steps
Urge Surfing Tool
Guided exercises to help you ride out gambling urges

Feeling the urge to bet? This interactive tool guides you through breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and visualizations to help the craving pass. Most urges peak within 15-20 minutes - you can ride this wave.

What's included:

  • • 4-4-6 Calming breathing exercise
  • • 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding technique
  • • Wave visualization meditation
  • • Urge intensity tracking
Banking Tools to Block Gambling
Banks and financial apps that let you block betting transactions

Many banks now offer features to block gambling transactions from your account. This comprehensive guide covers banks with built-in gambling blocks, how to enable them, and alternative options if your bank doesn't offer this feature.

What you'll learn:

  • • UK and US banks with gambling block features
  • • Step-by-step setup guides for each bank
  • • Understanding cooling-off periods
  • • Prepaid card alternatives for extra protection
Block Betting Sites
How to block gambling websites and apps on all your devices

Creating a digital environment free from gambling temptations is crucial for recovery success. This comprehensive guide covers browser extensions, mobile settings, network-level blocking, and specialized software to help you block access to betting sites.

What you'll learn:

  • • How to block gambling sites in all browsers
  • • Setting up mobile device restrictions
  • • Network-level blocking for your home
  • • Specialized gambling blocking software
Quit Betting Tips
Proven strategies to stop gambling and build a bet-free life

This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies for quitting gambling, from immediate steps to long-term recovery practices. Learn evidence-based techniques to overcome urges, manage triggers, and build a fulfilling bet-free life.

What you'll learn:

  • • Immediate actions to stop gambling now
  • • Daily practices to maintain your recovery
  • • Long-term strategies for lasting change
  • • How to effectively track your progress

Guides by Gambling Type

Specialized resources for specific types of gambling addiction

Quit Sports BettingNew
Break free from sports betting apps and reclaim your love of sports

Sports betting has exploded in accessibility, making it one of the fastest-growing gambling addictions. This guide helps you recognize problematic betting patterns, block sportsbook apps, and enjoy sports again without needing money on the game.

What you'll learn:

  • • Recognizing sports betting addiction signs
  • • How to block sportsbook apps and websites
  • • Managing game day triggers
  • • Enjoying sports without betting
Quit Online SlotsNew
Escape the engineered addiction of online slot machines

Online slots are specifically designed by psychologists to be addictive. This guide explains the psychological tricks used to keep you playing and provides practical steps to block access, manage triggers, and break free from the "zone."

What you'll learn:

  • • How slots are designed to addict you
  • • Blocking online casino access completely
  • • Managing the urge to play
  • • Healthier alternatives for escape and stimulation
Quit PokerNew
Break free from poker's illusion of skill and control

Poker's skill element creates a dangerous illusion of control that makes it uniquely difficult to quit. This guide helps you recognize when poker has become an addiction, close your accounts, and redirect your analytical abilities toward more rewarding pursuits.

What you'll learn:

  • • Why poker addiction is hard to recognize
  • • Closing online accounts and handling home games
  • • Breaking free from poker culture and content
  • • Better uses for your analytical mind
Quit the LotteryNew
Stop buying tickets and start building real wealth

The lottery sells hope, but the odds are designed for you to lose. This guide helps you recognize lottery addiction patterns, change your routines to avoid triggers, and redirect that money into investments that actually grow.

What you'll learn:

  • • Signs of lottery and scratch ticket addiction
  • • Changing routines to avoid purchase triggers
  • • Handling big jackpot announcements
  • • Turning lottery money into real savings

Platform-Specific Quit Guides

Step-by-step guides to self-exclude and delete accounts on popular betting platforms

Quit DraftKings

Self-exclusion, account deletion, and bonus removal guide.

Quit FanDuel

Complete guide to close your FanDuel account permanently.

Quit bet365

Self-exclude from one of the world's largest betting sites.

Quit BetMGM

Close your BetMGM account and self-exclude from MGM casinos.

Specialized Quit Guides

Targeted resources for specific gambling types often overlooked

Quit Sweepstakes CasinosNew
Break free from Chumba, Luckyland, and other "free" casino traps

Sweepstakes casinos exploit legal loopholes to offer real-money gambling disguised as "free" games. Learn why the Gold Coins model is just as addictive as traditional casinos and how to quit for good.

What you'll learn:

  • • Why "free" sweepstakes casinos are real gambling
  • • How to close accounts on Chumba, Luckyland, Funzpoints
  • • Blocking financial access permanently
  • • Finding healthier alternatives
Quit Same-Game ParlaysNew
Escape the sportsbooks' most profitable (for them) product

Same-game parlays have a 20-40% house edge - far worse than traditional bets. Learn why industry insiders call SGPs "a license to print money" and how to break free from the near-miss trap.

What you'll learn:

  • • The math showing why you can't win long-term
  • • How near-misses keep you hooked
  • • Debunking common SGP myths
  • • Enjoying sports without parlays
Quit Loot Boxes & Gaming GamblingNew
FIFA packs, CS2 cases, gacha games - gaming's hidden gambling

Loot boxes use the exact same psychological mechanics as slot machines. Whether it's FIFA Ultimate Team, CS2 skins, or gacha pulls, this guide helps gamers (and parents) recognize and break the cycle.

What you'll learn:

  • • Why loot boxes ARE gambling
  • • Game-specific quit tactics (FIFA, CS2, gacha)
  • • Platform-level payment blocks
  • • Resources for parents of affected kids

Event Survival Guides

Stay bet-free during high-risk sporting events with these specialized guides

Super Bowl GuideNew

Survive the biggest betting day of the year with our complete game plan.

March Madness GuideNew

Navigate 3 weeks of tournament basketball without gambling.

World Cup GuideNew

Stay bet-free through a full month of international football.

NFL Sunday GuideNew

Your weekly survival guide for 18 weeks of NFL football.

Quit Casino Table GamesNew
Break free from blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat

Casino table games combine social atmosphere with the illusion of skill. This guide debunks the myths and helps you self-exclude from casinos for good.

What you'll learn:

  • • The math behind every table game
  • • Casino self-exclusion programs by state
  • • Managing the social void after quitting
  • • Finding exciting alternatives
Unsubscribe from Casino Marketing
A complete guide to remove yourself from casino mailers and marketing communications

Receiving marketing materials from casinos can be a major trigger when you're trying to quit gambling. This guide will help you systematically remove yourself from casino marketing lists so you can focus on your recovery without constant temptations.

What you'll learn:

  • • How to stop physical casino mailers
  • • Unsubscribing from emails and text messages
  • • Removing yourself from loyalty programs
  • • Tracking your unsubscribe progress
Quit Options Trading
How to break free from addictive options trading behaviors in the stock market

Options trading can quickly transform from an investment strategy into a gambling-like addiction. This guide helps you recognize problematic trading patterns and provides practical steps to break free and develop healthier financial habits.

What you'll learn:

  • • Recognizing when options trading becomes gambling
  • • How to block trading platforms and apps
  • • Unsubscribing from trading alerts and newsletters
  • • Healthier alternatives for financial growth
Quit 0DTE OptionsNew
Escape the most dangerous form of trading addiction

0DTE (zero days to expiration) options are designed to give massive leverage with binary outcomes - essentially gambling. This specialized guide helps you recognize and break free from this uniquely addictive trading behavior.

What you'll learn:

  • • Why 0DTE is gambling, not investing
  • • Platform-specific blocking instructions
  • • Managing the urge to trade during market hours
  • • Redirecting your analytical energy healthily
Quit Horse Racing Gambling
How to break free from horse racing betting addiction and its unique challenges

Horse racing gambling combines the perceived skill of handicapping with rapid betting cycles, creating a particularly potent form of addiction. This guide helps you recognize problematic betting patterns and provides practical steps to break free.

What you'll learn:

  • • Recognizing when horse racing interest becomes addiction
  • • How to block access to racing betting platforms
  • • Managing major race day triggers like the Triple Crown
  • • Healthier alternatives that maintain your interests
Streak Tracking Guide
How to effectively use the Quit Betting Streak Tracker for recovery

Learn how to get the most out of the Quit Betting Streak Tracker to build a sustainable recovery habit. This guide covers all the features and best practices for maintaining your bet-free streak.

What you'll learn:

  • • Setting up daily check-ins
  • • Using the recovery journal effectively
  • • Understanding milestone badges
  • • Tracking your financial progress
Additional Resources
External resources to support your recovery journey

National Problem Gambling Helpline

24/7 confidential support: 1-800-522-4700

Gamblers Anonymous

Find local meetings and support groups

Visit Website

National Council on Problem Gambling

Resources, treatment options, and support

Visit Website

Specialized Recovery Guides

Quit Bingo
See the stadium of competition

Zoom out and see the thousands competing for your prize money.

Forex Trading
24/7 markets & high leverage

Break free from currency trading addiction and reclaim your sleep.

Meme Stocks
GME, AMC & YOLO trading

When "diamond hands" becomes gambling disguised as investing.

Day Trading
Pattern day trading addiction

Escape the constant screen time and reclaim your life from the charts.

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