ESPN Updates Legal Terms and Gambling Helplines on 2026 NBA Finals Coverage Page
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BRISTOL, Conn., 2026 — ESPN Enterprises, LLC has reiterated its full set of legal terms, privacy policies and gambling assistance resources on the web page hosting its coverage of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
The notice includes the company’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and information on state-specific privacy rights, as well as detailed guidance for users under the Children’s Online Privacy Policy. ESPN also highlights its interest-based advertising practices and references Nielsen measurement data.
Prominent throughout the page are responsible-gaming messages. Viewers are directed to national and state hotlines, including “1-800-GAMBLER,” “1-800-MY-RESET,” and “877-8-HOPENY,” among others. The network specifies that sports betting is limited to adults 21 and older in most jurisdictions, with lower age thresholds in certain states and territories. Additional links steer readers to resources in Connecticut, Maryland, Puerto Rico and other locales.
ESPN further outlines eligibility restrictions for wagering, notes potential tax pass-throughs for bets placed in Illinois and clarifies that activity is void in Ontario. The content lists DraftKings’ terms and identifies Boot Hill Casino in Kansas as a platform partner.
Standard corporate information—including corrections procedures, contact options, and a link to Disney Advertising Sales—is also provided, underscoring the company’s broader compliance framework.
Source: ESPN
