Best betting apps for Android

I don’t bet, at least not using real money. I’ve seen and read so many stories about people going bankrupt after developing gambling addictions, that I grew a fear of becoming one if I start. However, it amazes me to see how much fun people have when visiting Las Vegas for instance, the most known gambling site in the universe, so I believe only a fraction of those that bet become addicted.

Betting, like any other activity, can become problematic when it is done excessively and compulsively. Compulsive gambling, also known as gambling addiction (pathological gambling), is a behavioral disorder that can lead to serious negative consequences if untreated. How can you recognize if you have a betting addiction? Here’s some signs that mean you could have a serious problem with gambling:

• Preoccupation with gambling: Constantly thinking about betting/gambling, planning your next bet or reliving past betting experiences.
• Increasing amount of money on bets: The constant need to bet more money to get the same excitement or rush you get when placing the first bets.
• Unable to stop or cut back on betting: The inability to control or stop gambling despite negative consequences.
• Restlessness or irritability when trying to stop betting: Feeling agitated, restless, or irritable when attempting to quit placing bets.
• Betting to escape problems: Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, depression, anxiety, or other negative emotions.
• Chasing losses: Continuously trying to win back the money that you lost on bets.
• Lying about it: Hiding the extent of betting from your family/friends, or lying about the amount of time/money spent.
• Losing your job/relationship or other opportunities: Neglecting responsibilities and obligations in favor of betting or gambling.
• Borrowing or stealing: Turning to illegal means to fund your betting activities.

These are actually general signs of addictions, not limited to betting. It could apply to playing games, smoking, doing drugs or a lot of other activities. So addiction isn’t limited to the betting field, and if you recognize the signs you can get help to avoid mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

Are Android betting apps legal?

Anyway, leaving aside the dark side of betting, if you’re not addicted and just do it as a fun way to get some thrills that’s ok. Now, for convenience purposes it’s not always handy to bet by visiting a website. That’s why the most popular betting platforms also have betting apps published.

There is a part about legality. Sure, betting apps that use virtual money/currency are always allowed and there’s no restrictions there, but if you want to bet using real money then that field is strictly regulated. The legality of betting apps on Android depends on the laws and regulations of the country you are in. In some countries, betting apps are legal and regulated, while in others they may be illegal or unregulated. For example, in the United Kingdom, betting apps are legal and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, while in the United States, betting apps are legal and regulated on a state-by-state basis. There are states where it’s legal to use betting apps, while in others it’s not legal. And don’t think that you can overcome that, as betting apps also install a geolocation service that tells them accurately where you’re in to be sure you’re allowed to bet..

There are also some countries, such as India and China, where the legality of betting apps is a gray area, so if you’re from there just be sure to search if you’re allowed to use real betting apps. If you’re using an iOS phone then you’re in luck, as most popular betting apps are available there. However, Google Play is more strict with betting apps, and for a while those that used real money for sports betting were not allowed at all.

The Android betting apps