How To Watch The Big Game Without A Bet

For a lot of people, betting and watching sport have become the same thing. The good news is that they can be pulled apart again. You can keep the game, the friends, and the noise, and leave the bet out.

Before Kickoff

• Decide your plan in advance. Write one line: "When kickoff is near, I will..." Go for a walk, text a friend, or put your phone in another room. Deciding early means you do not have to decide under pressure.
• Clear the triggers. Delete betting apps, turn off their notifications, and unsubscribe from their emails and texts. Match days are when the offers arrive.
• Choose your company. If your usual group bets on every match, watch some games with people who do not, at least for the first few weeks.

During The Game

• Watch with your full attention. Without money riding on it, notice the game itself: the tactics, the players, the moments.
• Expect the urge. A goal, a missed chance, or a friend's win can set it off. When it comes, step away for ninety seconds and breathe until it passes.
• Keep your hands busy. Food, a drink you enjoy that is not alcohol, or a chat with someone in the room all help.

After The Final Whistle

The hour after a match is a common time to chase or to bet on the next game. Have something lined up: a meal, a call, a show, a walk. Then look at the money you did not lose today.

How Unbettable Helps

Set your match days once and Unbettable reaches you 30 minutes before kickoff with your own plan, then keeps Ride It Out one tap away for the rest of the game.