Responsible Gambling (Responsible Play)
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Safer play guidelines
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose; keep gambling funds separate from bills/savings.
- Set time and spending limits in advance; stop when you hit either limit.
- Don’t chase losses. Losses are part of gambling and can escalate quickly.
- Avoid gambling when stressed, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
- Take regular breaks; balance gambling with other activities.
- Gamble only if you meet the legal age requirement where you are located.
Warning signs
- Gambling to escape problems or to recover losses
- Lying about gambling or hiding spending
- Borrowing money, missing payments, or financial distress due to gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or relationships
- Feeling irritable, anxious, or unable to stop
Cool-off and self-exclusion options
Many regulated operators and states offer tools such as deposit/loss limits, session timeouts, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion (temporary or multi-year). Check the responsible gaming area of the site/app you use and your state’s program where available.
- Account tools: deposit limits, wager limits, time limits, reality checks, and withdrawal of remaining balances.
- Cooling-off: short breaks (e.g., 24 hours to several weeks) that block play and marketing.
- Self-exclusion: longer blocks that may apply across operators within a state; reinstatement often requires a waiting period.
- Device/financial controls: content blockers (e.g., gambling-site blocking software) and bank/card gambling blocks where supported.
US help resources
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Confidential help and state resources: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER (where available)
Call 1-800-426-2537 for problem gambling support in participating states/jurisdictions.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance use & mental health support (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) · Info
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
Regulator directories (reference)
Regulation varies by state and by gaming type (sports betting, casino, poker, lottery, tribal). For official information and self-exclusion details, consult your state/tribal regulator.
- NCPG state-by-state help: National resources
- National Indian Gaming Commission (tribal gaming): nigc.gov
- NASPL (state lottery member directory): naspl.org
Additional support resources
Independent support and safer-play information: