Sportsbooks are businesses. When you win consistently, you're taking money from them. Their response? Limit how much you can bet. It's not personal — it's just business.
What Are Betting Limits?
Betting limits restrict how much you can wager. Every sportsbook has maximum bet amounts for different markets. For most bettors, these limits are so high you'll never hit them.
But if you win consistently, sportsbooks lower YOUR personal limits — sometimes dramatically. You might go from betting $1,000 on NFL spreads to $50 or less. This is called being "limited" or "gubbed."
What Triggers Limits?
Red Flags That Get You Limited
The #1 trigger. If you're profitable over hundreds of bets, algorithms flag your account. Sharp bettors get limited fast.
If you consistently bet lines right before they move in your favor, books assume you have sharp information.
Exploiting odds differences between books guarantees profit. Sportsbooks detect and limit arbers quickly.
Signing up repeatedly, using multiple accounts, or betting only to clear bonuses gets you restricted.
If you only bet opening lines, props with soft numbers, or niche markets — you look sharp. Books notice patterns.
Always maxing out boosted odds (and nothing else) signals you're only taking +EV bets. Some books limit boost-only bettors.
Signs You're Limited
- Max bet amounts suddenly much lower than before
- "Bet exceeds maximum" errors on normal-sized bets
- Bets requiring "manual review" before acceptance
- Boosts and promotions disappearing from your account
- Deposits accepted but withdrawals delayed
- Offers to "self-exclude" or close your account
Which Books Limit Most?
DraftKings — known for aggressive limiting. Sharp bettors report quick restrictions.
FanDuel — limits winners but perhaps slightly less aggressively than DK.
BetMGM — middle ground. Will limit consistent winners over time.
Caesars — varies by market. Can be aggressive on props.
bet365 — generally more tolerant of winners due to their global scale.
If you're a winning bettor who's been limited elsewhere, Prime Sportsbook is designed for you. They cater to sharp bettors and don't limit winners. It's THE option for professionals in Ohio.
How to Avoid Getting Limited
Bet casually. Mix in some losing props, bet recreationally on games you're watching. Don't look like a robot.
Use promos. Take boosts and promotions even when they're not +EV. It makes you look like a recreational bettor.
Spread action. Don't pound one book. Use multiple sportsbooks and keep bet sizes reasonable at each.
Bet off openers. Don't always bet the opening line. Wait until the line moves, even if it's worse.
Most bettors will never get limited. You need to be genuinely profitable over hundreds of bets. If you're a casual bettor enjoying the action, limits aren't your concern. This is mainly relevant for serious, sharp bettors.
What to Do If You're Limited
Accept it, move on, and use other books. Complaining to customer support rarely helps — limits are business decisions, not errors.
For serious bettors, consider Prime Sportsbook or betting exchanges where limits aren't applied the same way. Having accounts at multiple books also helps — if one limits you, others might not yet.