PLAY RESPONSIBLY

21+ only. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help, any time.

Keep it fun

• Treat poker and betting as entertainment you pay for, not a way to make money.
• Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach them.
• Only play with money you can afford to lose. Never borrow to gamble.
• Don't chase losses or play to escape stress, boredom or other problems.
• Take breaks, and avoid playing after drinking.

Warning signs

• Spending more money or time than you meant to, or needing bigger stakes to feel the same.
• Hiding how much you play, or lying about it.
• Gambling to win back losses, or to pay bills or debts.
• Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back.
• Gambling getting in the way of work, family or relationships.

Get help

• 1-800-GAMBLER: the National Problem Gambling Helpline. Call or text, 24/7.
• National Council on Problem Gambling: help and treatment options in every state.
• Gamblers Anonymous: free peer support meetings.
• Gam-Anon: support for family and friends.

Tools that help

Most states run self-exclusion programs that ban you from casinos or online betting for a set time, and licensed sportsbooks let you set deposit, time and loss limits or take a break. Ask the casino or check your state gaming regulator's site.

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