State / National / Self Help Support Resources

Sports betting and online gambling is legalized on a state-by-state basis. To that end, individual states have their own statewide self-exclusion and support programs which are accessible via the below links.  There is no shame is asking for help and PointsBet strongly encourages anyone who may be struggling to seek professional support.

• If you or someone you know has a problem gambling and needs immediate assistance, you can call or text the National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-522-4700 or chat by visiting ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/chat 

  •  Colorado Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion http://www.problemgamblingcolorado.org/content/self-exclusion
  •  Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado http://www.problemgamblingcolorado.org/ 

   

• If you or someone you know has a gambling disorder, call the state's helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, text ILGAMB to 53342, or visit https://weknowthefeeling.org/ 
   

  • Illinois Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.igb.illinois.gov/ProblemGamblers.aspx 
     
  • We Know the Feeling problem gambling program: https://weknowthefeeling.org/ 

   

   

• If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call 1-800-9-WITH-IT or text INGAMB to 53342. 

  • Indiana Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.in.gov/igc/voluntary-exclusion-program/  
  • Indiana Council on Problem Gambling https://indianaproblemgambling.org/ 

   
   

• If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call 1-800-BETS OFF or text 855-895-8398. 

  • Iowa Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.iowagaming.org/responsible_gaming/self-exclusion.aspx 
  • Iowa State Gambling Treatment Program https://yourlifeiowa.org/gambling 

   
   

• Please play responsibly, for help visit https://www.krgc.ks.gov/index.php/responsible-gambling

• Please play responsibly, for help visit http://lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov/problem.html or call 1-877-770-7867

• Please play responsibly. For help call 1-800-589-9966 or visit  https://ohio.gov/responsible-gambling to live chat. The Ohio Voluntary Self Exclusion program may be accessed by visiting https://timeoutohio.com/

• Please play responsibly, for help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER. All Maryland residents are eligible for problem gambling treatment at no cost. 

  •  Maryland Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion - https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org/problem-gambling-info/voluntary-exclusion-program/   
  • Maryland Alliance for Responsible Gambling -https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org/   
  • Help for Problem Gambling program by the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling- https://helpmygamblingproblem.org/  
     

   
   

• Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-270-7117 Trained and experienced counselors are available 24/7 to provide immediate help to address issues related to gambling disorder.

  • Michigan Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/0,4620,7-351-79256-231582--,00.html 
  •  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_2941_74002---,00.html 
     

• If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER.

  • New Jersey Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-gaming-enforcement-home/self-exclusion-program/  
  • Council on Compulsive Gambling New Jersey https://800gambler.org/ 

   
   

• If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available.  Call the 24/7 HOPEline  

  at 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). Doing so is free, confidential, and available in 

  multiple languages. Standard text rates may apply.

  • New York Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.gaming.ny.gov/gaming/Self_exclusion.php  
  • New York State Problem Gambling Resource Centers https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/ 
  • New York State HOPEline https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline 
  • New York Problem Gambling Addiction Services and Supports https://oasas.ny.gov/problem-gambling 
  • Gamblers Anonymous New York http://newyorkga.org/ 
  • Suicide Prevention Center of New York https://www.preventsuicideny.org/ 

   
   

• If you or someone you know has a problem gambling and needs immediate assistance, you can call or text 1-800-GAMBLER 24/7 or visit https://www.pacouncil.com/helpline/ to chat. 

  •  Pennsylvania Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://responsibleplay.pa.gov/self-exclusion/  
  • The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania www.pacouncil.com
  • Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Gambling Addiction Provider List https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/gethelpnow/ProviderSearch.aspx?zip=  
  • Gambler’s Anonymous of PA www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations/state/table/PA/na/na/na/na/10?#gmap-nodemap-gmap0  
  • The Board’s Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling https://responsibleplay.pa.gov/ 
  • Pennsylvania Suicide Prevention https://www.preventsuicidepa.org/ 
     
     

• If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call, text, or chat, the Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-532-3500.

  • Virginia Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.valottery.com/playingmatters/voluntaryexclusionprogram  
  • Virginia Council on Problem Gambling http://www.vacpg.org/#:~:text=or%20email%20anytime.-,If%20you%20or%20someone%20you%20know%20has%20a%20gambling%20problem,%2D888%2D532%2D3500. 

• Gambling Problem? Call 1-800 GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly.

  • West Virginia Statewide Voluntary Self Exclusion https://www.playwv.com/responsible-gambling/   
  • The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia https://www.1800gambler.net/ 

• Individuals and loved ones who are affected by gambling addiction are strongly encouraged to reach out one of the below resources Doing so is free and confidential. Operators with multilingual capabilities are ready to answer in a non-judgmental way and provide support. 

   

  National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline

   

  24/7 Helpline Call or Text: 1-800-522-4700  
   

  24/7 Helpline Chat: www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/chat/   
   
  Local Recovery and Peer Support groups: www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/   
   

   

  Suicide Prevention
   
  Suicide & Crisis Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988
   

  Suicide & Crisis Prevention Chat: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
   
  Linea de Prevencion del Suicidio y Crisis: 988  

  
  For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988  

   

   

  Veterans Crisis Support
   
  Free, confidential, 24/7 support is a click away. The Verterans Crisis Line can help even if you're not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

   

   

  Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255

  Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

  
  Blocking Software

  Gamban is a blocking software which allows users to block thousands gambling websites across devices on a monthly and annual basis.  https://gamban.com/ 

   
  
  

  Clinical Support
  Kindbridge is an online teletherapy organization specializing in gambling disorder. It accepts major insurance or is payable out of pocket per session. https://kindbridge.com/therapy/gambling-disorder/
   
  
  Peer Support
  
  

  Gam-Anon is a peer support organization designed for friends and loved ones affected by gambling addiction. www.gam-anon.org  

   

  Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ 

   

  Gamtalk is an online community for persons in recovery to connect and provide support via scheduled meetings or 24/7 chats boards. https://www.gamtalk.org/ 

   Self Help
  
  

  Your First Step to Change is a self-change toolkit available for free in English, Spanish, Chinese, Cambodian and Vietnamese. https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/outreach-resources/your-first-step-to-change/ 
  
  

  Problem Gambling Screeners are brief quizzes which allow users to assess whether or not they have a gambling problem https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/screening-tools/