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Our Commitment

CasinoRankr is committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. While online gambling can be entertaining, it's important to recognize that it carries risks. We encourage all users to gamble responsibly and within their means.

Guidelines for Responsible Gaming

1. Set Limits

  • Budget: Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
  • Time: Set time limits and take regular breaks
  • Loss Limits: Decide in advance how much you're willing to lose
  • Win Goals: Consider stopping when you reach a win target

2. Keep Gambling Fun

  • Treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money
  • Don't chase your losses
  • Never gamble while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Don't gamble when you're upset, depressed, or emotional
  • Balance gambling with other activities

3. Understand the Risks

  • The odds are always in favor of the house
  • Gambling is built to be addictive
  • There's no assured way to win
  • "Hot streaks" and "systems" are myths

4. Protect Yourself

  • Use casino deposit limits and self-exclusion tools
  • Never borrow money to gamble
  • Keep track of time and money spent
  • Don't use gambling to escape problems or negative feelings

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:

  • Spending more money or time gambling than you can afford
  • Hiding your gambling from family and friends
  • Feeling guilty or anxious about your gambling
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
  • Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities
  • Trying unsuccessfully to cut back or stop
  • Lying about your gambling activities
  • Chasing losses by gambling more
  • Using gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
  • Experiencing mood swings or irritability related to gambling

Self-Assessment

Ask yourself these questions honestly:

  • Do you gamble to escape from problems or worries?
  • Have you ever lied about your gambling?
  • Do you feel the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money?
  • Have you tried to win back losses by gambling more?
  • Has gambling caused problems in your relationships?
  • Have you neglected important responsibilities because of gambling?
  • Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down on gambling?

If you answered "yes" to several of these questions, you may want to seek help.

Get Help

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available:

United States

State-by-state resources

Call 1-800-426-2537 or text 800GAM from any US state or territory to reach the NCPG national network. It routes to local affiliates. Below, states with dedicated helplines and regulator-run self-exclusion programs are listed. If your state isn't listed with a dedicated resource, use 1-800-426-2537 or visit ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/help-by-state to locate your state affiliate.

State-by-state problem gambling helplines and self-exclusion programs.
StateHelplineSelf-Exclusion / Official Resource
Alabama AL1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Alaska AK1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Arizona AZ1-800-426-2537gaming.az.gov
Arkansas AR1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
California CA1-800-426-2537oag.ca.gov
Colorado CO1-800-426-2537betsmart.colorado.gov
Connecticut CT1-800-426-2537portal.ct.gov
Delaware DE1-800-426-2537dhss.delaware.gov
District of Columbia DC1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Florida FL1-800-426-2537gamblinghelp.org
Georgia GA1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Hawaii HI1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Idaho ID1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Illinois IL1-800-426-2537Are You Really Winning?igb.illinois.gov
Indiana IN1-800-426-2537in.gov
Iowa IA1-800-426-2537irgc.iowa.gov
Kansas KS1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Kentucky KY1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Louisiana LA1-800-426-2537helpforgambling.org
Maine ME1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Maryland MD1-800-426-2537mdgaming.com
Massachusetts MA1-800-327-5050Massachusetts Substance Use Helplinemassgaming.com
Michigan MI1-800-270-7117Michigan Gambling Disorder Helplinemichigan.gov
Minnesota MN1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Mississippi MS1-800-426-2537msgamingcommission.com
Missouri MO1-800-426-2537mgc.dps.mo.gov
Montana MT1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Nebraska NE1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Nevada NV1-800-426-2537gaming.nv.gov
New Hampshire NH1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
New Jersey NJ1-800-426-2537nj.gov
New Mexico NM1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
New York NY1-877-8-HOPENYHOPElinegaming.ny.gov
North Carolina NC1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
North Dakota ND1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Ohio OH1-800-426-2537timeoutohio.com
Oklahoma OK1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Oregon OR1-800-426-2537oregonlottery.org
Pennsylvania PA1-800-426-2537gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov
Rhode Island RI1-800-426-2537rilot.com
South Carolina SC1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
South Dakota SD1-800-426-2537dor.sd.gov
Tennessee TN1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Texas TX1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Utah UT1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Vermont VT1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Virginia VA1-800-426-2537valottery.com
Washington WA1-800-426-2537wsgc.wa.gov
West Virginia WV1-800-426-2537wvlottery.com
Wisconsin WI1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537
Wyoming WY1-800-426-2537State helpline via 1-800-426-2537

1-800-426-2537 is the universal US problem gambling helpline, operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). It routes to state affiliates in all 50 states and DC. Some states run additional dedicated lines, listed above where applicable. Self-exclusion programs are listed only for states with formal regulator-administered programs. Programs are typically binding and interstate reach varies.

United Kingdom

Canada

Australia

International Resources

Self-Exclusion and Casino Tools

Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:

  • Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits
  • Loss Limits: Cap your total losses
  • Time Limits: Restrict your session duration
  • Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your account
  • Reality Checks: Pop-up reminders about time and money spent
  • Cool-Off Periods: Short-term breaks from gambling

Don't hesitate to use these tools if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic.

Underage Gambling Prevention

Gambling is strictly for adults. We take underage gambling seriously and encourage:

  • Parents to use parental control software
  • Adults to keep gambling account details secure
  • Education about gambling risks for young people
  • Reporting suspected underage gambling to casino operators

For Friends and Family

If you're concerned about someone's gambling:

  • Talk to them calmly and without judgment
  • Express your concerns using specific examples
  • Offer to help them find professional support
  • Don't lend them money or bail them out financially
  • Consider seeking support for yourself (e.g., Gam-Anon)
  • Remember that you can't force someone to change

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