ESPN Publishes Legal Disclaimers and Gambling Helpline Information With 2026 NBA Draft Grades
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ESPN’s 2026 NBA draft grades article features an extensive legal notice that reiterates the company’s Terms of Use, multiple privacy policies and a series of resources for responsible gambling.
The notice lists national and state-specific helplines, including 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET and (800) 327-5050, as well as online options such as gamblinghelplinema.org for Massachusetts and ccpg.org for Connecticut. New York readers are directed to call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). Maryland residents are referred to mdgamblinghelp.org, while Puerto Rico users can dial 1-800-981-0023.
The disclaimer states that sports betting services are available to individuals 21 years or older in most jurisdictions, with an 18-plus threshold in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Wyoming. The offer is void in Ontario, and additional eligibility restrictions may apply.
ESPN notes that wagers are offered on behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas, and that Illinois users may be subject to a pass-through tax on each bet. All terms are available at draftkings.com/sportsbook.
The legal text also includes links to ESPN’s Privacy Policy, Nielsen measurement information, Disney Ad Sales site and employment opportunities, along with a standard copyright line: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
Source: ESPN
