Gambling involves risk and can be addictive. Sports betting is entertainment, not a way to make money or to solve a financial problem. For some people gambling stops being a choice and becomes compulsive, and that can happen gradually and without warning. If betting has started to feel like something you cannot stop, help is free, confidential and available at any hour on 1-800-GAMBLER.
Responsible Gaming
Resources, signs, and support for problem gambling
SlateLines (operated by Tally LLC)
Last Updated: August 24, 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 (all states): 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)
A selection of state helplines (not a complete list):
- Colorado: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- New York: 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369)
- Ohio: 1-800-589-9966 (Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline)
- Illinois: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- Tennessee: 1-800-889-9789 (Tennessee REDLINE)
- Iowa: 1-800-BETS-OFF (1-800-238-7633)
- Kansas: 1-800-522-4700
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. Find your state’s resources at ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/help-by-state.
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
Most states with legal sports wagering operate a state-wide voluntary self-exclusion program that applies across all licensed operators in that state. Contact your state’s gaming commission or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling at ncpgambling.org for state-specific resources.
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
Sports wagering is restricted to individuals who meet the minimum age requirement in their state (21 in most states, 18 in some) and who are physically located within a state where wagering is authorized at the time of the wager. Age and location requirements are set by each state and are verified and enforced by the licensed sportsbook, not by SlateLines. By using the betting-related portions of this Site, you confirm that you meet the requirements of your state.
Contact
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