Gambling-free date

Recovery language

Definition

The date a person last gambled, used as the anchor for counting days. The equivalent of a "sober date" in alcohol recovery, and the number most recovery apps and fellowships build their milestones around.

Preferred phrasing

"gambling-free date" or "bet-free date." Avoid "clean date."

Source

https://www.recoveryanswers.org/addiction-ary/

Cite this

Betttr. "Gambling-free date." The Gambling Recovery Glossary. https://betttr.net/glossary/gambling-free-date/ (accessed 2026-09-20).

Last updated: 2026-09-20.

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