超級碗博彩：CT體育投注者已經損失了數億美元

超級碗就在拐角處，許多人會押注大型比賽。但是，如果您不小心，您可能會損失很多錢。

Many will be betting on the big game as the Super Bowl approaches, but if you're not careful, you could lose a lot of money.

隨著超級碗的臨近，許多人會押注大型比賽，但是如果您不小心，您可能會損失很多錢。

We spoke with people at the XL Center's sportsbook, which is expected to be packed on Super Bowl Sunday.

我們在XL中心的Sportsbook上與人們進行了交談，預計將在周日的超級碗比賽中包裝。

And while it can be all fun and games, Connecticut sports betters have already lost hundreds of millions of dollars in just the last year.

雖然這一切都很有趣，但康涅狄格州的體育運動在去年就已經損失了數億美元。

Recreational sports bettor Javier Matos tells us his prediction for Super Bowl Sunday.

娛樂體育賽后哈維爾·馬托斯（Javier Matos）告訴我們他對周日超級碗的預測。

“I think the Chiefs are going to do the 3-peat this year," Matos said.

馬托斯說：“我認為酋長隊將今年做三場比賽。”

Joshua Roan from Fairfield disagrees.

來自費爾菲爾德的約書亞·羅恩（Joshua Roan）不同意。

“I want to see the reaction on Mahomes's face when he takes that loss," Roan said.

羅恩說：“我想看到馬霍姆斯遭受損失時對他的臉上的反應。”

Whether you are betting on the coin toss, the color of the Gatorade poured on the coach, or if Travis Kelce proposes to Taylor Swift, people will be placing their hard-earned money in the sports books.

無論您是押注硬幣，佳得樂的顏色都倒在了教練身上，還是特拉維斯·凱爾斯（Travis Kelce）向泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift）求婚，人們都會將辛苦的錢放在體育書籍中。

“I think the Chiefs win the coin toss, the first half and the full game," Matos said. "So, I am going for the Chief’s trifecta.”

馬托斯說：“我認為酋長隊贏得了硬幣折騰，上半場和完整的比賽。

While Roan and Matos said they only bet recreationally, for others, it can get out of hand quickly.

當羅恩（Roan）和馬托斯（Matos）說他們只在休閒上下注，而對於其他人來說，它可能會迅速失控。

Paul Tarbox, a spokesperson for the CT Council on Problem Gambling, said they are there to help.

CT問題賭博委員會發言人保羅·塔盒（Paul Tarbox）表示，他們在那裡提供幫助。

“It's also important to realize that for some people, their gambling can kind of become beyond their comfortability, their control," Tarbox said.

Tarbox說：“同樣重要的是要意識到，對於某些人來說，他們的賭博可能會超越他們的舒適性。”

According to data from the CT Department of Consumer Protection, since sports betting became legal in Connecticut back in 2021, online sports bettors have lost approximately $556 million.

根據CT消費者保護部的數據，自2021年康涅狄格州的體育博彩變得合法以來，在線體育投注者損失了約5.56億美元。

And in 2024, they lost about $221 million.

在2024年，他們損失了約2.21億美元。

So, what can you do to protect yourself?

那麼，您該怎麼做才能保護自己？

“Not gambling when you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs, if you're in a horrible mood, not using funds that are kind of meant for other things like your rent, your mortgage, or your bills," Tarbox said.

Tarbox說：“當您受到酒精或毒品的影響時，如果您心情可怕，而不是使用用於租金，抵押或賬單等其他事情的資金，則不要賭博。”

You can also set time and spending limits within the apps.

您還可以在應用程序中設置時間和支出限制。

"As long as you're doing it responsibly and you're choosing to spend money that you can afford to lose,” Tarbox said.

Tarbox說：“只要您負責任地做它，而選擇花錢可以負擔得起的錢。”

He encourages anyone with a gambling issue to go to their website.

他鼓勵任何有賭博問題的人訪問其網站。

From there, they have 24/7 resources available, including a number to call and an online chat—for anyone who needs help.

從那裡開始，他們有24/7的可用資源，包括需要撥打的號碼和在線聊天的數字 - 對於任何需要幫助的人。

For tips and strategies to help you stay safe, you can also go to playct.org.

有關幫助您保持安全的提示和策略，您也可以訪問Playct.org。

He said they encourage people to have fun, especially during an exciting day like the Super Bowl, but to do so responsibly.

他說，他們鼓勵人們玩得開心，尤其是在像超級碗一樣令人興奮的一天中，但要負責任地這樣做。