Betting should always stay fun and under control. This page summarises the responsible-gambling tools, warning signs and free local help available to SportyBet players.
Responsible gambling tools
SportyBet provides the following tools to help players stay in control of their gambling.
- Deposit limits — set daily, weekly or monthly caps on account funding
- Loss caps — limit total losses over a set period
- Self-exclusion — temporary or permanent account suspension via sportybet.com/ng/m/self-exclusion
- Cooling-off periods — temporary betting breaks
- Age verification — mandatory for all accounts
Betting must be entertainment — never stake more than you can afford to lose. Minimum age: 18+.
How to set limits or self-exclude at SportyBet
Contact SportyBet support or use the account settings to activate responsible gambling tools.
- Log in to your SportyBet account at sportybet.com/ng
- Go to Account Settings → Responsible Gambling
- Select deposit limits or self-exclusion and confirm
- For immediate self-exclusion, access sportybet.com/ng/m/self-exclusion directly
- For urgent help, call or WhatsApp: 09088999988 / +2349088999988
Warning signs of problem gambling
Gambling is a problem when it affects your finances, relationships or health. Watch out for:
- Betting more than you can afford or planned to spend
- Chasing losses — placing larger or more frequent bets to recover losses
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Lying to friends or family about gambling activity
- Feeling irritable or anxious when not betting
Where to get help in Nigeria
Free support is available for problem gambling in Nigeria.
- SportyBet support: 07008888888 / 09088999988 (24/7)
- SportyBet email: nigeria.support@sportybet.com
- NLRC responsible gambling resources — National Lottery Regulatory Commission
Help is available 24/7. Call 09088999988 or email nigeria.support@sportybet.com — confidential and free.