Responsible Gambling

Betting should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. California Sports Betting Report is committed to safer gambling, and we want every California reader to stay in control.

Warning Signs

• Betting more than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses with bigger bets
• Borrowing money to bet
• Hiding your betting from family
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not betting

Get Help — Free and Confidential

1-800-GAMBLER — the National Problem Gambling Helpline, available 24/7.
California Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER or calpg.org.
National hotline & text: call or text 1-800-522-4700.

Tools That Help

Most reputable offshore sportsbooks offer deposit limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion. Set a budget before you deposit, use those limits, and never bet under 21.