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United States

National Problem Gambling Helpline

Run by National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Text the same number; online chat. 24/7. Free: Yes (carrier rates may apply to texts).

Do not use 1-800-GAMBLER: it is no longer the NCPG number. Recheck just before launch.

Call 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738)Visit website

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Things you can do today

• Take the self-check: 10 private questions that run in your browser.
• Set a budget and a time limit.
• Block gambling sites: a guide to blocking tools and self-exclusion schemes.
• Help someone else: what to say and where to start.