Responsible Gambling: Help, Tools & US Helplines
Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. If it stops being fun, stop.
Get help now
- 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) — national helpline, 24/7.
- NCPG helpline: 1-800-522-4700 — call or text; live chat at ncpgambling.org.
- Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org.
State helplines
| State | Helpline |
|---|---|
| Texas | 800-742-0443 |
| California | 1-800-GAMBLER (EN/ES) |
| Florida | 888-ADMIT-IT (888-236-4848) |
| Georgia | 404-237-7281 |
| North Carolina | 877-718-5543 |
| Ohio | 1-800-589-9966 |
| Tennessee | 800-889-9789 (REDLINE) |
Tools you can use
Deposit, loss and wager limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion are offered by every reputable operator in account settings. Because the operators we list are licensed offshore, they are not part of US state self-exclusion programs — you must set limits and self-exclude within each site individually. Blocking software such as Gamban and GamBlock can restrict access across all gambling sites.
Warning signs
Chasing losses, betting more than you can afford, borrowing to gamble, lying about it, or gambling to cope with stress are signs to seek help. You must be 21+ (18+ where an operator permits).