Gambling is not a way to make reliable income. If it is causing stress, debt, secrecy, or loss of control, stop playing and use a support or self-exclusion option below. In an immediate safety crisis in the US, call or text 988; the gambling helplines below are not emergency services.
Content updated August 23, 2026 · Facts checked August 23, 2026
You may have a problem if you:
Deposit Limits
Where offered, cap deposits for a chosen period. Exact periods, activation rules, and delays for increases depend on the operator and regulator.
Session and Time Controls
Some accounts offer reminders, time limits, or cooling-off periods. Check whether the control pauses play, blocks login, or only displays a reminder.
Self-Exclusion
Use the operator tool or the official jurisdiction-wide program. Duration and revocation rules differ, so read the acknowledgement before submitting.
Reality Checks
A reality check can show elapsed time and account activity. Availability and the information displayed vary by market and product.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
United States · call or text · 24/7
Gamblers Anonymous
US / international meeting directory
National Gambling Helpline — England and Scotland
England and Scotland · free · 24/7
National Gambling Helpline — Wales
Wales · free · 24/7
Dunlewey Addiction Services
Northern Ireland · free gambling-support helpline
Gambling Help Online
Australia · free · 24/7
ConnexOntario
Ontario · free and confidential · 24/7
US help is available 24/7 through the National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-MY-RESET. NCPG says the older 1-800-522-4700 access point remains active during the transition.