Responsible Play
Last updated October 6, 2026
Daily fantasy sports should be entertainment. SlateFactor helps you build better lineups, but no tool removes the risk: most entries lose, and a good model still has bad weeks. Only play with money you can afford to lose.
Play within limits
- Set a budget before the slate and stick to it. Treat it as the cost of entertainment.
- Decide how much time you spend, and take breaks.
- Never chase losses by entering more or larger contests to win money back.
- Do not play with money meant for bills, savings or other people.
- Do not play when you are upset, under pressure or have been drinking.
Warning signs
It may be time to step back if you:
- spend more money or time than you planned, again and again;
- borrow money or sell things to play;
- hide how much you play from people close to you;
- feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not playing;
- keep thinking about winning back what you lost.
Tools that help
- Operator limits: DraftKings, FanDuel and other operators let you set deposit, entry and time limits, take a cool-off break or self-exclude. Look under Responsible Gaming in your account settings there.
- Cancel SlateFactor any time from Subscription in your dashboard, or delete your account from Account. If you need help with either, write to helpdesk@slatefactor.com.
- Block gambling sites and apps with free tools such as GamBan or your phone's screen time settings.
Get help
Help is free and confidential, any time of day:
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org
- Outside the US, GamCare (UK): gamcare.org.uk
Age and location
SlateFactor is for adults only: 18 or older, or the higher age your state sets for DFS. Paid DFS contests are not legal everywhere; check the rules where you live before you play.