Player Safety
Bet Responsibly
Betting should stay entertainment. When it stops being that, there is free and confidential help available at any hour.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
1.800.GAMBLERConfidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Visit ncpgambling.orgThis Site Is For Adults 21 And Over
All content, education and packages on this site are intended for people who are 21 years of age or older. If you are under 21, please leave this site. Betting laws also vary by state and country, and it is your responsibility to know and follow the rules where you live.
Only Wager Disposable Income
A betting bankroll should be money that, if it disappeared entirely, would change nothing about your housing, food, bills, savings or family obligations. Never borrow to bet. Never use credit intended for something else. Set the amount before the season starts, and let that amount be the limit.
Warning Signs Of Problem Gambling
- Betting more money or more often than you planned to.
- Chasing losses with larger wagers to get even.
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using bills or savings to bet.
- Hiding the extent of your betting from family or friends.
- Feeling restless, anxious or irritable when you try to cut back.
- Betting to escape stress, loneliness, guilt or depression.
- Missing work, school or family commitments because of betting.
- Believing one more win will fix everything.
Where To Get Help
If any of the above sounds familiar, reach out. Call or text 1.800.GAMBLER to speak with someone confidentially at any time of day. The National Council on Problem Gambling also maintains state by state resources, treatment referrals and support groups at ncpgambling.org. Most sportsbooks also offer deposit limits, time outs and self exclusion programs, and using them is a sign of strength, not failure.