ESPN Updates U.S. Gambling Helpline Information for 2026
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NEW YORK — ESPN Enterprises, LLC has released updated problem-gambling resources for viewers and online users in the United States and Puerto Rico, listing telephone numbers and web addresses for assistance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key details
The company now directs individuals seeking help to the following hotlines and websites:
- National: 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET
- Massachusetts: (800) 327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org
- New York: 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369)
- Connecticut: 888-789-7777 or ccpg.org
- Maryland: mdgamblinghelp.org
- Puerto Rico: 1-800-981-0023
ESPN specifies that the resources apply to adults 21 and older in most states and to individuals 18 and older in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Wyoming. Wagering is void in Ontario, Canada, and additional eligibility restrictions apply.
DraftKings partnership
All sports-betting promotions highlighted by ESPN reference DraftKings Sportsbook terms and conditions. The statement notes that wagers are placed on behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas, and that a pass-through tax on each bet may be charged in Illinois.
The updated advisory appears alongside ESPN’s standard Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and other corporate disclosures, reinforcing the network’s commitment to responsible gaming practices.
Source: ESPN
