Keeping it in check

A dollar-stable balance can make betting feel safer than it is. It is not. USDT removes price volatility, not the risk of losing the money you stake — treat every deposit as money you are prepared to lose.

Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you hit either. Watch for the warning signs: chasing losses, staking more than you planned, borrowing to bet, or gambling cutting into your sleep, work or relationships.

If it stops being fun, reach out. In the Netherlands: Loket Kansspel (loketkansspel.nl). Internationally: GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) and Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org). You must be 18 or older to gamble.