Gambling Addiction Hotline Numbers

You've typed the number into your phone and deleted it. Maybe more than once. Calling feels like saying out loud the thing you've been hiding from everyone, maybe even from yourself. You don't need to have it figured out first. You just need to call.

The national gambling helpline

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) runs the national helpline. On January 29, 2026, it switched to a new number, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). NCPG says the old number, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), still works too.

• Open 24/7, every day of the year, by call, text or chat.
• Free. Nobody asks for insurance or a card number. Your carrier's normal text rates may apply.
• Confidential. NCPG says your identity isn't shared without your consent.
• Nationwide. It covers all 50 states and US territories, with interpreters in more than 240 languages.
• Answered by people trained in gambling problems.

What happens when you call the hotline

You tell someone what's going on, and they point you toward help that fits. Depending on where you live, that might be a counselor who specializes in gambling, a support group, outpatient or residential treatment, help with self-exclusion, financial counseling or support for your family.

One thing worth knowing: calls get routed by your phone's area code, and the person who picks up can't see where you are. If your number is from another state, tell them where you live now so they can find help near you.

This helpline isn't a crisis line. If you're in danger or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 or call 911.

What about 1-800-GAMBLER?

You've probably seen 1-800-GAMBLER at the bottom of every sportsbook ad. That number is now run by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, and several states still use it as their state line, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. It's a real helpline. If you can't decide which one to call, 1-800-MY-RESET covers every state.

State gambling helplines

Plenty of states run their own lines. A few of the biggest:

Live somewhere else? Find your state guide below. Each one has the state's helpline, its free treatment and how self-exclusion works there.

Gambling help for families

You can call 1-800-MY-RESET about someone else's gambling too. Gam-Anon is the support group for family and friends. It has a hotline at 844-475-4213 and meetings in person and online at gam-anon.org. A good place to start is how to help someone with a gambling problem.

Other free gambling help

• Gamblers Anonymous: hotline 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542), with in-person, online and phone meetings. Read what GA meetings are like.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 any time you're in emotional distress, not only in an emergency.
• Free state-funded treatment: most states pay for problem gambling services. In 2023, 43 states (counting D.C.) publicly funded them. See how to find a counselor.

Find gambling help in your state

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• Washington, D.C.
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Frequently asked questions

What is the gambling addiction hotline number?

The national problem gambling helpline is 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). It's free, confidential and open 24/7 by call or text, and you can chat online at ncpgambling.org/chat.

Is the gambling hotline confidential?

NCPG says your identity isn't shared without your consent. Calls may be recorded for quality and training, and if someone's life is in immediate danger, staff may contact emergency services.

Can I text a gambling hotline?

You can. Text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). Several states have their own text lines too, like Ohio (text 4HOPE to 741741) and New York (text HOPENY to 467369).

Does it cost money to call?

It's free, and nobody asks about insurance. Standard text rates from your carrier may apply.

Can I call about a family member?

Absolutely. The helpline helps family and friends too, and Gam-Anon runs support groups just for them.

Written by the Unbettable team · Updated October 8, 2026

Sources: NCPG: 1-800-MY-RESET announcement (January 2026); NCPG: National Problem Gambling Helpline; Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (1-800-GAMBLER); NY OASAS HOPEline; Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (March 2026); Ohio: Pause Before You Play; Arizona Division of Problem Gambling; Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling; Illinois DHS (2025); Gam-Anon; Gamblers Anonymous; 988 Lifeline; NAADGS state funding report via Bonus.com (2024). Numbers checked October 2026.

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