ESPN Highlights Responsible Gambling Resources in NBA Free-Agency Article
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NEW YORK — The disclaimer section accompanying ESPN’s 2026 NBA free-agency coverage prominently lists resources for responsible gambling and outlines age restrictions for sports betting across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
The network directs readers dealing with gambling problems to several hotlines, including 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET, and (800) 327-5050. State-specific options are also provided: 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) in New York, 888-789-7777 or ccpg.org in Connecticut, mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, and 1-800-981-0023 in Puerto Rico.
ESPN notes that sports wagering is limited to adults 21 and older in most states, while the minimum age is 18 in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Wyoming. Betting services are void in Ontario.
The disclaimer adds that wagers placed through DraftKings may be subject to a pass-through per-wager tax in Illinois and are offered on behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Additional information—such as Terms of Use, privacy policies, Nielsen measurement details, and contact links—accompanies the gambling guidance.
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Source: ESPN
