Problem Play Resources
If you or someone you know has a play problem and/or trouble controlling participation in paid-entry contests, please utilize the following resources:
· The National Council on Problem Gaming (NCPG) operates a 24-hour confidential toll-free helpline that you can reach by phone or text at 1-800-522-4700 or chat at ncpgambling.org/chat;
· Gamtalk is a moderated online peer forum and supportive community helping people with compulsive gaming issues share their experiences and ideas;
· Help Guide offers additional information on compulsive gaming, including signs and symptoms and self-help tips; and
· BetBlocker is a free tool that helps people control their gambling. You can install it on multiple devices and block access to a host of gambling/gaming sites.
State-Specific Problem Play Resources
· Alabama: Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling / Call: 211
· Alaska: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Arkansas: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Arizona: Arizona Department of Gaming: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-NEXT-STEP / Text: NEXT-STEP to 53342
· California: California Council on Problem Gambling and/or Office of Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342 / Chat: 800GAMBLER.chat
· Colorado: Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado / Call or Text: 800-522-4700
· Florida: Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling / Call or Text: 888-236-4848
· Georgia: Georgia Council on Problem Gambling / Call: 800-715-4225
· Illinois: Illinois Gambling Helpline / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Indiana: Indiana Council on Problem Gambling / Call: 800-994-8448 or 866-699-4274 / Text: INGAMB to 53342
· Kansas: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Kentucky: Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Maryland: The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling / Call or Text: 800-426-2537
· Massachusetts: Office of Problem Gambling Services / Call: 617-624-5012 or 1-800-327-5050
· Minnesota: Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling / Call: 800-4673 / Text: HOPE To 53342
· Nebraska: Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling / Call or Text: 833-238-6837
· New Jersey: Problem Gambling / Call 800-GAMBLER
· New Mexico: New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling and/or Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico / Call 800-572-1142
· New York: New York Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· North Carolina: North Carolina Problem Gambling / Call: 877-718-5543
· North Dakota: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Oklahoma: Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling & Gaming / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Oregon: Oregon Problem Gambling Resource / Call: 877-MY-LIMIT / Text: 503-713-6000
· Rhode Island: Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling / Call: 877-9GAMBLE
· South Carolina: South Carolina Gambling Addiction Services / Call: 877-452-5155
· South Dakota: South Dakota Department of Social Services and/or South Dakota Responsible Play / Call: 888-781-HELP
· Tennessee: Problem Gambling Programs / Call or Text: 800-889-9789
· Texas: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Utah: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: SUPPORT to 53342
· Vermont: Vermont's Problem Gambling Resource Center / Call: 802-488-6000 (Howard Center)
· Virginia: Virginia Council on Problem Gambling / Call: 888-532-3500
· Washington DC: Problem Gambling / Call: 800-GAMBLER / Text: 800GAM
· West Virginia: West Virginia Responsible Gaming / Call: 800-426-2537
· Wisconsin: Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling / Call: 800-426-2535 / Text: 850-888-4673
· Wyoming: Wyoming Council on Problem Gambling / Call or Text: 800-522-4700