If you’ve found your gambling activity escalate alarmingly over time, you may decide to take a break from sportsbooks and football betting. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you in this respect, including the freely accessible ‘GAMSTOP’ self-exclusion service that enables you to restrict your access to all online sportsbook for a specified period of time (up to five years). If you want to discuss your issues or the adverse effects of online gambling, you could also call the National Gambling Helpline or visit the GAMCARE website.