Responsible Gambling

If you or someone you know needs help right now, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Free, confidential, answered 24/7.

Online casinos are entertainment. When they stop being entertainment and start causing real-world harm — financial, emotional, relational — that's a problem that needs attention.

Warning Signs

• Gambling with money you can't afford to lose
• Borrowing or selling things to gamble
• Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble
• Unable to stop even when you want to
• Chasing losses with bigger bets
• Gambling to escape stress or low moods
• Restlessness when not gambling

National Resources

• National Council on Problem Gambling — ncpgambling.org · 1-800-GAMBLER
• Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org
• GamTalk — gamtalk.org
• SAMHSA — 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Self-Help Tools

Every operator we recommend offers deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, reality checks, and self-exclusion options. Use them. If you're ignoring or overriding them, that's a warning sign itself.

For Family Members

Gam-Anon is a peer support group for the families and partners of problem gamblers.

Our Commitment

CaliforniaCasinoGuide flags responsible gambling on every page. If you've had a bad experience with an operator's safety tools, email [email protected].