Responsible Gambling; Resources, Signs to Watch, and Where to Get Help

Warning Signs to Take Seriously

Problem gambling is a clinical condition recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. It develops gradually and almost always feels controllable until it isn't. If any of the following sound like you or someone you love, it's worth a conversation with a counselor.

• You bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose
• You chase losses with bigger bets to "get even"
• You hide bets, balances, or losses from family or partner
• You think about betting most of the day
• You've borrowed money or sold belongings to fund bets
• You feel restless or irritable when not betting
• Your betting has affected work, school, or relationships
• You've tried to cut back or stop and couldn't

Built-In Sportsbook Tools

Every Nevada-licensed sportsbook is required to offer responsible gambling tools inside the app. Use them.

• Deposit limits; daily, weekly, or monthly caps you set on yourself
• Time limits; session length alerts and forced cooldown periods
• Loss limits; automatic deactivation if losses exceed your set threshold
• Cool-off periods; voluntary 24-hour to 30-day account pause
• Reality checks; periodic in-app reminders of time and money spent
• Self-exclusion; voluntary multi-year ban from one or all Nevada sportsbooks

Nevada Self-Exclusion Program

The Nevada Gaming Control Board operates a statewide self-exclusion program. Once you enroll, you are legally barred from collecting winnings or being marketed to by any Nevada-licensed casino or sportsbook for the duration of your enrollment. Enrollment options are typically 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime.

Enrollment is confidential, free, and can be done online or in person at any Nevada Gaming Control Board office. It is one of the most effective tools available to anyone who has decided they need to stop.

Get Help; 24/7 Confidential Resources

All resources below are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. You do not need to have a "severe" problem to call. Many people call simply to talk through whether their habits are healthy.

• National Council on Problem Gambling; 1-800-GAMBLER
• Nevada Problem Gamblers Helpline; 1-800-522-4700
• Online resources: ncpgambling.org and nevadacouncil.org
• Gamblers Anonymous (peer support groups); gamblersanonymous.org
• Crisis Text Line; Text "HOME" to 741741

For Family Members

If you're worried about someone else's gambling, you're facing a different but equally real problem. Gam-Anon is a peer support group specifically for the partners, family members, and close friends of problem gamblers. Confidentially talking to someone else in your situation often changes how you approach the conversation with your loved one.

Local Nevada resources: nevadacouncil.org maintains a directory of certified gambling counselors covering all major Nevada counties.