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Common warning signs
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If you've cut back or quit, what helped most? If you're struggling right now, you're welcome to say so here.
Common warning signs
- Betting more, or more often, to get the same excitement
- Chasing losses: trying to win back what you lost
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble
- Borrowing money, using bill money, or maxing out cards to gamble
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back
- Gambling to escape stress, sadness, or boredom
- Missing work, school, or family time because of betting
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). Call or text, or chat at 1800myreset.org. This became the national number on January 29, 2026, and the old 1-800-522-4700 still works. It can connect you with help in your state.
- In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 if you're in immediate danger.
- Gamblers Anonymous: free peer support meetings, in person and online. Find one at gamblersanonymous.org.
- Self-exclusion and app limits: see our self-exclusion thread in this forum.
This is a judgment-free space. No betting tips, no jokes at anyone's expense. You can share as much or as little as you like.
If you've cut back or quit, what helped most? If you're struggling right now, you're welcome to say so here.