ESPN Lists State-by-State Gambling Helpline Numbers and DraftKings Eligibility Rules
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ESPN has released an updated notice outlining responsible-gaming resources and eligibility requirements for users of DraftKings Sportsbook.
The statement, dated 2026 and attributed to ESPN Enterprises, LLC, provides toll-free helpline numbers for bettors who may need assistance, including 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET, and 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369). Separate lines are listed for Connecticut (888-789-7777), Maryland (www.mdgamblinghelp.org), and Massachusetts (800-327-5050), among others. Puerto Rico residents are directed to call 1-800-981-0023.
The notice specifies that wagering is limited to individuals 21 and older in most states, while residents of the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Wyoming may participate at 18 and older. Betting remains void in Ontario, Canada.
Eligibility restrictions and tax pass-through details are flagged, with users instructed to review complete terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The memo also identifies Boot Hill Casino in Kansas as the on-behalf operator for DraftKings in that state.
The document appears as part of ESPN’s broader Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and related disclosures.
Source: ESPN
