Responsible Gambling Resources

Sweepstakes casino play is entertainment. When it stops being entertainment, free confidential help is available. This page lists the resources we direct readers toward when gambling becomes a problem.

Warning signs

Common indicators that gambling has become a problem rather than entertainment:

• Spending more than you intended, or spending money meant for bills or essentials.
• Trying to win back losses by playing more.
• Lying to family or friends about how much you play or spend.
• Feeling restless or irritable when not playing.
• Borrowing money to fund continued play.
• Neglecting work, school, or relationships to play.
• Feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed about your play.

If two or more of these apply, the resources below are worth contacting.

National helplines

• 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - National Problem Gambling Helpline. Free, confidential, 24/7. Operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling.
• Text 800GAM to 800-522-4700 - text-based support if a phone call isn't possible.
• Gamblers Anonymous - gamblersanonymous.org offers free in-person and online meetings.
• SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 24/7 free and confidential treatment referral and information service.

Self-exclusion

All major US sweepstakes casinos offer self-exclusion at the account level. You can typically exclude for 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, or permanently. Once self-exclusion is active, the operator is required to block you from accessing the platform during the exclusion period - even if you change your mind. This is intentional.

You can usually find the self-exclusion option in your account settings under "Responsible Gaming" or "Account Limits". If you can't find it, contact the operator's support - they are required to facilitate self-exclusion requests.

Deposit and time limits

Most operators allow you to set:

• Daily, weekly, or monthly purchase limits on Gold Coin packages.
• Session-time limits that log you out after a set period.
• Cool-off periods that block your account for 24 hours, a week, or a month.

These are useful even before gambling becomes a problem. Setting limits proactively is a good way to keep play recreational.

State-specific resources

Some states have their own problem-gambling helplines and treatment programs. Check your state's department of health or gaming commission for specifics. Most state programs accept sweeps casino-related issues even though sweeps are not technically gambling under their state laws.

For family and friends

If someone you care about may have a gambling problem, the helplines above accept calls from family and friends as well. Gam-Anon (gam-anon.org) offers support specifically for the families of problem gamblers.

Our editorial commitment

We don't promote sweepstakes casinos as a path to making money. We don't use language like "guaranteed wins" or "easy money". Every commercial page on this site carries a responsible gambling notice and a link back here. If our content ever feels like it's encouraging unhealthy play, that's a bug - please email [email protected].