Sports betting, like all forms of gambling, involves risk. It's essential to recognize the warning signs of problem gambling before they escalate. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. The National Problem Gambling Helpline and its partners offer confidential support for individuals and families affected by gambling issues. Take a quick self-assessment or reach out for immediate help by calling or texting the 24/7 confidential hotline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Many states also provide ways to opt-out of gambling through voluntary self-exclusion.
Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
District of Columbia
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Council on Problem Gambling help-line at 1-800-522-4700 (call or text). For information on compulsive gambling treatment or counseling and procedures for self-exclusion, visit dclottery.com/player-resources/play-responsibly.
Indiana
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. Patrons must be at least twenty-one (21) years of ae or older to wager.
Massachusetts
Hope is here: (800)-327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org. Must be 21+. Play it Smart from the Start. GameSenseMA.com.
Ohio
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Council on Problem Gambling help-line at 1-800-522-4700.
Virginia
If you or someone you know is experiencing a gambling related problem, it's important to remember that intervention and treatment are readily available and can be very effective.
The Problem Gambling Helpline is a confidential service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is staffed by trained professionals who understand the nature of the disease and are committed to helping those in need.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-888-532-3500 (toll free) or visit http://www.vacpg.org.
Wyoming
You must be 18 years of age or older to engage in online sports wagering in the state of Wyoming. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Problem Gambling 24-hour toll-free confidential helpline at 1-800-522-4700. For available programs to prevent, treat, or monitor compulsive or problem gambling, and procedures for self-exclusion, visit https://gaming.wyo.gov/play-responsibly.
Other Resources
For additional resources, call or text the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or chat to ncpgambling.org/chat. The NCPG maintains a database of state-by-state information at Help By State - National Council on Problem Gambling National Council on Problem Gambling (ncpgambling.org).
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who have joined together to address their own compulsive gambling and help other compulsive gamblers do the same. There are fellowship meetings around the world. Visit https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/hotlines for a list of hotlines by state.
Know the Odds eBooks, infographics and videos on problem gambling at https://knowtheodds.org/resources/