Responsible Play
Last updated: February 17, 2026
KickLoom is built for fans who enjoy football and want sharper data behind their picks. Betting can be entertaining — but it can also become a problem. We take that seriously and want you to as well.
The golden rules
- Only stake what you can afford to lose. If losing the amount would impact your rent, groceries, family or savings, it's too much.
- Set a monthly budget. Decide what you can spend before the month starts. When it's gone, it's gone.
- Never chase losses. Doubling up after a losing streak is the fastest way to make a small problem into a big one.
- Take breaks. If you're staking every day, that's a yellow flag.
- Don't bet drunk, tired, or upset. Your decision-making is worse than you think it is.
Signs you might have a problem
- You bet more than you planned to.
- You feel anxious when you're not betting.
- You hide your betting from people close to you.
- You borrow money to bet, or to pay back betting debt.
- You think "one big win" will fix things.
If any of these sound familiar, please reach out for help. It's a medical issue, not a moral failure, and it is highly treatable.
Free help (by region)
- Nigeria — Lagos State Office of Mental Health Helpline: 0809 932 1227
- UK — GamCare: 0808 8020 133 (24/7, free)
- Ireland — Gamblers Anonymous: +353 1 872 1133
- USA — National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER
- Worldwide — Gamblers Anonymous (find a meeting): gamblersanonymous.org
Self-exclusion
If you want to take time away from KickLoom, email support@kickloom.com with the subject "Self-exclude" and we will lock your account for a period you choose (30 days, 6 months, 1 year, or permanent). During the exclusion period you cannot log in or resubscribe.
A word about our predictions
Our model is good, not magic. Even our highest-confidence picks lose. The accumulator format inherently magnifies variance — a 10-game slip at high odds is exciting precisely because it is rarely going to land. Treat any single slip as entertainment, not as a paycheque.
If you take only one thing from this page: play with money you can lose, and stop when it stops being fun.