Responsible Gambling Notices Expanded on ESPN Digital Platforms
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ESPN has refreshed the responsible gambling disclosures that accompany its online content, outlining state-specific helpline numbers, age requirements and partnership details for readers in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Key points
Who: ESPN Enterprises, LLC, in cooperation with DraftKings Sportsbook and Boot Hill Casino & Resort of Kansas.
What: Updated gambling assistance information now appears alongside ESPN’s digital material, including:
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET
- Massachusetts: (800) 327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org
- New York: 877-8-HOPENY / text HOPENY (467369)
- Connecticut: 888-789-7777 / ccpg.org
- Maryland: mdgamblinghelp.org
- Puerto Rico: 1-800-981-0023
Where: Notices apply to users “present in most states,” with specific references to the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Wyoming. Wagering is declared void in Ontario.
When: The updated language accompanies ESPN content dated 2026 and going forward.
How: ESPN cites eligibility restrictions, notes that bettors must be 21 or older in most jurisdictions (18 in DC, KY, NH, PR and WY) and advises that a per-wager tax may apply in Illinois. The network directs readers to draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms.
Why: The revisions are designed to meet varying state regulations and to encourage responsible wagering by providing immediate access to support services.
The disclaimer also reiterates ESPN Enterprises’ ownership of the content and includes links to privacy policies, Nielsen measurement information, and advertising opportunities, underscoring the company’s commitment to transparency across its digital properties.
Source: ESPN
