Responsible gambling

Sportsentimentor is not a site about gambling, but since the information we provide can be used for sports betting, we would like to raise awareness of the issue of responsible gambling. In order to place bets, you need to be at least 18 years old, but many jurisdictions apply higher limits sucha as 20 or 21.

If you feel that your gambling is becoming problematic you should seek help, there are many organizations specialize in this area. Below is a list of organizations.

USA

Age

The legal age for gambling in most states is 21, though it is 18 in a few states.

National Council on Problem Gaming (NCPG)

http://www.ncpgambling.org/

Purpose: To serve as the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families.

National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG)

http://www.ncrg.org/

The National Center for Responsible Gaming is the only national organization exclusively devoted to funding research that helps increase understanding of gambling disorder and youth gambling and find effective methods of treatment for the disorder.

Gamblers Anonymous

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

Gambling Therapy

http://www.gamblingtherapy.org/

Gambling Therapy is a global service offering free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.

Self Exclusion

Self exclusion is a way to press pause if you feel like you need a break from gambling as you will ban yourself from casinos, gaming properties, and online gaming apps. Self-exclusion programs are run on a state-by-state basis and can usually be found on a state government’s website.

Canada

Age

The legal age for gambling is either 18 or 19, depending on which province you live in.

Gamblers Anonymous

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gaming

http://www.cprg.ca/

The Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling is a collaboration of non-profit organizations, gaming providers, research centres and regulators working to find and promote effective ways to reduce the risk of problem gambling.

Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)

https://www.responsiblegambling.org/

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention.

Self Exclusion

Self exclusion is a way to press pause if you feel like you need a break from gambling as you will ban yourself from casinos, gaming properties, and online gaming apps. Self-exclusion programs are run on a province-by-province basis and can usually be found on a provincial government’s website.

UK

Age

It is illegal to gamble in the UK if you are under 18 years of age.

BeGambleAware

https://www.begambleaware.org/

BeGambleAware provides information to help people make informed decisions about their gambling. Find out more about gambling and what safer gambling means, understand and recognise problem gambling, and find out where to go for further information, help and support should you need it.

Gambling Therapy

https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/en

Gambling Therapy is a global service offering free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.

Gamblers Anonymous

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same.

GamCare

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. Their expert services are confidential and non-judgemental.

GamStop (Self Exclusion)

https://www.gamstop.co.uk/

You will be prevented from using gambling websites and apps run by companies licensed in Great Britain, for a period of your choosing. This is a UK Self Exclusion tool.