At the end of most sports betting ads, there is some sped-up audio about the numbers you can call for help with problem gambling. Unfortunately, they're read too fast to actually get the number into your phone in most cases.
So we compiled a list of all the problem gambling hotlines available in each state.
The 1-800-522-4700 is a helpline for the National Council on Problem Gambling, but many states offer their own version of a gambling hotline more tailored to bettors in their areas. If your state is not listed or you cannot reach your local helpline, call the national number and they will assist you.
Some states do share problem gambling helplines — 1-800-GAMBLER is New Jersey's, but seven other states also use it.
Most helplines are available 24/7.
Here is a full list of problem gambling hotlines by state for states with online betting, plus numbers or websites to chat with someone via text if it's available in that state.
| State | Phone Number | Text/Website |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1-800-NEXT-STEP | NEXTSTEP to 53342 |
| Arkansas | 1-800-522-4700 | N/A |
| Colorado | 1-800-522-4700 | Link |
| Connecticut | 1-888-789-7777 | N/A |
| Delaware | 888-850-8888 | 302-438-8888 |
| Illinois | 1-800-GAMBLER | ILGAMB to 833234 |
| Indiana | 1-800-GAMBLER | INGAMB to 53342 |
| Iowa | 1-800-BETS-OFF | Link |
| Kansas | 1-800-522-4700 | Link |
| Kentucky | 1-800-426-253 | N/A |
| Louisiana | 1-877-770-STOP | 1-877-770-STOP |
| Maryland | 1-800-GAMBLER | Link |
| Massachusetts | 800-327-5050 | Link |
| Michigan | 1-800-GAMBLER | N/A |
| Mississippi | 1-888-777-9696 | N/A |
| Montana | 1-888-900-9979 | N/A |
| Nebraska | 1-833-238-6837 | N/A |
| Nevada | 1-800-522-4700 | N/A |
| New Jersey | 1-800-GAMBLER | N/A |
| New Hampshire | 603-724-1605 | N/A |
| New Mexico | 888-696-2440 | N/A |
| New York | 877-8-HOPENY | HOPENY |
| North Carolina | 877.718.5543 | 53342 |
| Ohio | 800.589.9966 | N/A |
| Ontario | 1-866-531-2600 | CONNEX to 247247 |
| Oregon | 1-877-695-4648 | 503-713-6000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1-800-GAMBLER | Link |
| Puerto Rico | 1-800-981-0023 | N/A |
| Rhode Island | 1-877-942-6253 | N/A |
| Tennessee | 800-889-9789 | 800-889-9789 |
| Virginia | 1-800-GAMBLER | Link |
| Washington DC | 1-800-522-4700 | Link |
| Washington | 1-800-547-6133 | N/A |
| West Virginia | 1-800-GAMBLER | 1800Gambler.net |
| Wisconsin | 800-426-2535 | N/A |
| Wyoming | 1-800-522-4700 | 1-800-522-4700 |
