Responsible Gaming
Resources, signs, and support for problem gambling
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Last Updated: July 23, 2026
Help is Available 24/7
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available around the clock, and it is confidential.
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- Online chat and resources: ncpgambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Most states also operate their own problem gambling helplines and voluntary self-exclusion programs. Contact your state’s gaming commission or lottery for state-specific resources. Colorado residents can reach the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado at problemgamblingcoalition.org.
Our Commitment
SlateLines (operated by Tally LLC) takes responsible gambling seriously. Sports betting should be entertainment, never an attempt to solve financial problems or escape personal struggles. We provide content for adult bettors in legal markets and never promote excessive or problem gambling behavior.
If you cannot afford to lose what you wager, do not place the wager. Sports betting involves real financial risk.
Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Common warning signs include:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when not gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Chasing losses with bigger wagers in an attempt to win back what was lost
- Borrowing money to gamble or to cover gambling losses
- Lying about how much time or money is spent gambling
- Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities because of gambling
- Feeling unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Experiencing depression, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm related to gambling
If you recognize these signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out. Help is available and recovery is possible. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any time.
Tools for Managing Your Play
Licensed sportsbooks provide built-in tools to help you stay in control. Use them. These tools typically include:
- Deposit limits: cap the amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Wager limits: cap the amount you can wager in a given period
- Time limits: cap the time you can spend on the platform
- Loss limits: trigger a cooling-off period if you reach a specified loss amount
- Time-outs: voluntarily pause your account for a defined period
- Self-exclusion: long-term or permanent block on your access to the platform
Many states also operate statewide self-exclusion programs that apply across all licensed operators in that state. Check with your state’s gaming commission for details.
Tips for Healthy Sports Betting
- Set a budget before you bet, and never exceed it
- Treat sports betting as entertainment, not income
- Never bet money you cannot afford to lose
- Take regular breaks from gambling
- Do not gamble when stressed, depressed, or under the influence
- Do not chase losses with bigger bets
- Balance gambling with other hobbies and activities
- Talk to someone you trust if gambling starts to feel out of control
For Friends and Family
If someone you care about may be struggling with problem gambling, you are not alone. Support is available for family members and loved ones too. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER for resources designed specifically for those affected by someone else’s gambling.
Approach the conversation with empathy, not judgment. Avoid lending money to cover gambling losses. Encourage professional help. Take care of your own well-being throughout the process.
Age and Geographic Restrictions
SlateLines restricts access to users 21 years of age or older. This is our own site policy.
Sports wagering is authorized only in states that have legalized it, and the minimum legal wagering age is set by each state individually — most set it at 21, though some set it lower. You are responsible for knowing and following the requirements that apply where you are located.
If you are under 21, or located in a state where sports wagering is not legal, please do not use the Site.
Contact
Concerns or questions about responsible gambling content on our Site:
Tally LLC, d/b/a SlateLines
1500 N Grant St Ste N
Denver, CO 80203, USA
Email: legal@slatelines.com
Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER