ESPN details expanded responsible-gambling disclaimer in sports betting content
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New York — A disclaimer published alongside recent ESPN sportsbook content outlines a nationwide network of gambling-help resources, state-specific age limits and tax information tied to wagers placed through DraftKings.
The notice directs anyone with a gambling problem to call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET, or (800) 327-5050, and lists additional hotlines for individual jurisdictions, including 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) for New York, 888-789-7777 for Connecticut, and 1-800-981-0023 for Puerto Rico. Links to online assistance such as gamblinghelplinema.org in Massachusetts, ccpg.org in Connecticut and mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland are also provided.
The advisory states that betting is limited to individuals 21 and older in most U.S. states, while the minimum age is 18 in Washington, D.C.; Kentucky; New Hampshire; Puerto Rico; and Wyoming. Wagers are deemed void in Ontario.
Operating “on behalf of Boot Hill Casino” in Kansas, DraftKings notes that an Illinois “pass-through of per-wager tax may apply.” All participants must meet DraftKings’ eligibility rules and accept the full terms listed at draftkings.com/sportsbook.
ESPN’s notice carries a 2026 copyright attribution to ESPN Enterprises, LLC, confirming continued ownership of the network’s digital wagering content.
Source: ESPN
