ESPN Lists Gambling Helplines, Age Limits and Other Legal Notices in Latest Site Disclaimer
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Bristol, Conn. — A standard legal notice on ESPN’s website outlines resources for problem gambling, age requirements for sports wagering and other regulatory details linked to the network’s partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook.
Key helplines and sites
The disclaimer directs anyone seeking assistance with gambling addiction to several hotlines:
- National: 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET
- Massachusetts: 800-327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org
- New York: 877-8-HOPENY (text 467369)
- Connecticut: 888-789-7777 or ccpg.org
- Maryland: mdgamblinghelp.org
- Puerto Rico: 1-800-981-0023
Age and location rules
The network notes that sports betting is limited to people 21 and older in most U.S. states. Exceptions include the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Wyoming, where the minimum age is 18. Wagers are not permitted in Ontario.
Operational details
According to the statement, wagers placed through DraftKings Sportsbook are processed on behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. In Illinois, players may be subject to a pass-through tax on each bet. ESPN also reminds users that additional eligibility restrictions apply.
Copyright information
The notice concludes by stating that all content is © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
Source: ESPN
