Talk to someone today
Reaching out is not a last resort — it’s the most effective single thing you can do. These services are free and used to hearing from people exactly where you are.
Help lines in United States
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National Problem Gambling Helpline (NCPG)
United StatesText: Text 800522
🕘 24/7
🗣️ English, Spanish
Call, text or chat — routed to your state.
Visit website →A stronger barrier
Self-exclusion & blocking
Self-exclusion asks operators to refuse your bets for a set time. National schemes cover every licensed site at once; blocking software adds device-level friction anywhere.
State self-exclusion + BetBlocker
United StatesCovers: State-run registers; operator-level self-exclusion
Programs vary by state; ask your operator and state regulator.
Open scheme →Most operators also offer an instant time-out (24 hours to 6 weeks) and permanent account closure right in your account settings — you don’t need to wait for anything to start.
In immediate crisis? If you are thinking about harming yourself, please contact your local emergency number or a crisis line now. Gambling debt can feel hopeless and permanent — it is neither, and people on these lines help with exactly this every day.
