Responsible Trading on Prediction Markets

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Quick tools — set these before you trade

Set a deposit limit

Most platforms let you cap daily, weekly, or monthly deposits in account settings under Responsible Gaming or Limits.

Set a loss limit

Cap how much you can lose in a chosen window. Once hit, new positions are blocked until the window resets.

Take a break (cool-off)

A short timeout (24h–6 weeks) where you cannot deposit or trade. Useful if you're chasing losses.

Self-exclusion

Block account access for 6 months to permanent. Available on every CFTC-regulated platform via account settings.

Set your own limits before your first deposit

Platform tools work best when you have already decided your numbers. Write these down before you deposit, not after a losing day.

Monthly deposit limit: the most you will put in over any 30 days. For most new users, $25 to $100 is plenty.
Loss limit per session: the most you will lose in one sitting. If you hit it, stop for the day.
Single position limit: no more than 5% of your trading money on any one contract.
Time limit: how long you will spend on markets each day. Set a phone reminder.

Every contract can settle at $0, there is no partial payout for being close, and fees and spreads add up quickly if you trade often without an edge.

Warning signs

If two or more apply to you, please call 1-800-522-4700.

You're trading with money you can't afford to lose.
You're chasing losses with bigger positions to win it back.
You're hiding the amount you trade from family or friends.
Trading is interfering with work, sleep, or relationships.
You feel anxious or irritable when not trading.
You've borrowed money or sold things to keep trading.
You've tried to cut down or stop and couldn't.

Platform responsible gambling tools

Platform	Deposit limits	Session limits	Self-exclusion	Helpline displayed
Kalshi	✓	✓	✓	✓
Robinhood	✓	—	✓	✓
DraftKings Predictions	✓	✓	✓	✓
FanDuel Predicts	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fanatics Markets	✓	✓	✓	✓
OG.com	✓	—	✓	✓
Polymarket US	✓	—	✓	—
Sleeper Markets	✓	—	✓	—

Sweepstakes and pick'em apps (Chalkboard, ReBet) follow state law; Novig is a CFTC-designated exchange. Contact the platform directly for their responsible gaming options.