ESPN Terms Highlight Gambling Resources and Age Restrictions
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ESPN’s latest terms of use and related policies outline multiple resources for individuals seeking help with gambling issues. The network lists toll-free hotlines such as 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET, and (800) 327-5050, along with state-specific services like 877-8-HOPENY for New York and 888-789-7777 for Connecticut. Additional assistance sites include ccpg.org and mdgamblinghelp.org, as well as a helpline for Puerto Rico at 1-800-981-0023.
The document specifies that sports wagering is restricted to adults 21 years and older in most U.S. states, with an 18+ minimum in jurisdictions such as the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Wyoming. Wagers are void in Ontario, and additional eligibility limits may apply elsewhere.
ESPN notes that bets placed through its platform are handled “on behalf of Boot Hill Casino” in Kansas, and that Illinois residents may see a pass-through tax applied per wager. The terms also reference Nielsen measurement practices, privacy choices, and a copyright notice attributing all rights to ESPN Enterprises, LLC © 2026.
Source: ESPN
