ESPN Reminds Bettors About State-Specific Gambling Helplines and Eligibility Rules
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ESPN’s latest legal notice reinforces responsible gaming requirements for users of DraftKings Sportsbook, listing multiple state and territory helplines and age restrictions.
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The disclaimer urges anyone experiencing gambling problems to call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET, or (800) 327-5050, and offers additional contacts tailored to specific jurisdictions:
- Massachusetts: visit gamblinghelplinema.org
- New York: call 877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369)
- Connecticut: call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org
- Maryland: visit mdgamblinghelp.org
- Puerto Rico: call 1-800-981-0023
The notice specifies that wagering is limited to individuals 21 years or older in most states and 18 years or older in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Wyoming. Betting is void in Ontario.
Additional terms highlight that eligibility restrictions apply, full rules are posted at draftkings.com/sportsbook, and wagers in Illinois may incur a pass-through tax. Activities linked to Kansas are conducted on behalf of Boot Hill Casino.
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Source: ESPN
