TITLE: ESPN Updates Legal Notices and Responsible Gambling Hotlines on Website
SLUG: espn-legal-notices-responsible-gambling-hotlines
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ESPN Enterprises, LLC has posted an updated set of legal notices and responsible-gambling resources across its digital platforms, according to information displayed on the company’s website.
The disclosure reiterates that users must comply with ESPN’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Children’s Online Privacy Policy and guidelines covering interest-based advertising and Nielsen measurement. The statement also highlights consumers’ ability to exercise “Your Privacy Choices.”
In conjunction with DraftKings Sportsbook, ESPN lists nationwide and state-specific helplines for individuals seeking assistance with gambling problems. The resources include:
- 1-800-GAMBLER
- 1-800-MY-RESET
- (800) 327-5050
- 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) in New York
- 888-789-7777 or ccpg.org for Connecticut
- www.mdgamblinghelp.org for Maryland
- 1-800-981-0023 for Puerto Rico
The notice states that DraftKings wagering is restricted to adults 21 and older in most U.S. jurisdictions, with an 18-and-older threshold in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Wyoming. Gambling is void in Ontario, and additional eligibility requirements may apply. ESPN also notes that wagers are offered “on behalf of Boot Hill Casino” in Kansas and that Illinois customers may incur a pass-through tax on each bet.
Copyright information lists “© 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved,” confirming the effective year of the current policies. Links to Contact Us, Disney Ad Sales Site, Work for ESPN and Corrections are provided for further support.
The refreshed notices are part of ESPN’s ongoing effort to maintain regulatory compliance and promote responsible gambling practices across its media properties.
Source: ESPN
