Gambling should be entertainment you can afford, never a way to make money or chase losses. If it has stopped feeling that way for you or someone close to you, help is free and confidential.
In this article 4 sections
Get help now
- Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. The National Council on Problem Gambling’s helpline is free and confidential, and it is answered around the clock.
- Visit GambleAware.org for information and support.
- Find a meeting through Gamblers Anonymous.
- Learn more from the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose.
- Chasing losses with bigger or more frequent bets.
- Borrowing money or using bill money to gamble.
- Hiding your betting from family or friends.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back.
Tools on licensed apps
Every licensed US sportsbook and online casino offers limits you can set in your account settings: deposit limits, wager limits, time limits and cool-off periods. You can also self-exclude from a single app, and most states run their own self-exclusion program that covers every licensed operator in the state. Your state regulator’s website explains how to sign up.
Unlicensed offshore sites do not have to offer any of these protections, which is one more reason to play only with operators licensed in your state.
Age and location rules
You must be 21 or older to use the offers on American.Bet, and you must be inside a state where the product is legal. Licensed apps check your age and location before you can bet.
Bonuses do not guarantee a profit, and no betting strategy does either.