ESPN Updates Gambling Helpline Information in 2026 Draft Coverage
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New York, NY — ESPN’s latest digital content, including its feature on the 2026 NBA draft, now carries an expanded set of problem-gambling resources and age guidelines for viewers across the United States and Puerto Rico.
The notice directs anyone seeking help to call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, with an additional Massachusetts line at (800) 327-5050 or the website gamblinghelplinema.org. New York residents are encouraged to dial 877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369), while people in Connecticut can reach 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Maryland users are pointed to mdgamblinghelp.org, and Puerto Rico offers support at 1-800-981-0023.
ESPN states that wagering is limited to individuals 21 and older in most states, with an 18-plus threshold in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Wyoming. The service is listed as void in Ontario.
Additional terms note that eligibility restrictions apply, with full rules available at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Bets are accepted on behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas, and a “pass-thru” per-wager tax may apply in Illinois.
The standard legal language concludes with a copyright statement: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
Source: ESPN
