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Where can you get help with gambling in the US?

Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), or chat online with the National Council on Problem Gambling. Help is free and confidential. You do not have to be in crisis to use it, and family members can get support too. This page also explains self-exclusion and what you can do today.

By InsideCasino.us. Updated November 5, 2026.

How do you contact the national helpline?

These details come from the National Council on Problem Gambling help page, checked on November 4, 2026.

How do you know if gambling is becoming a problem?

Gambling may be a problem if you answer yes to any of these questions:

  • Do you gamble more than you planned to, in money or time?
  • Do you chase losses, or gamble to win back money?
  • Do you hide your gambling from people close to you?
  • Have you borrowed money or missed bills because of gambling?
  • Does gambling affect your work, your sleep or your relationships?

This list is a prompt, not a diagnosis. The helpline can talk it through with you.

What is self-exclusion?

Self-exclusion is a request to be barred from gambling with licensed operators. Programs differ by state. For example, Pennsylvania has responsibleplay.pa.gov, Nebraska takes applications through NVSEP.org, and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission runs its own program.

Self-exclusion covers licensed operators. It may not stop an offshore or unlicensed site from accepting you.

What can you do today?

  • Set a limit you can afford to lose before you play, and stop when you reach it.
  • Don't gamble to pay a bill or a debt.
  • Use the deposit and time limits that licensed sites offer.
  • Remove saved payment details from gambling accounts.