Keep it fun
Betting should be entertainment you can afford, not a way to make money.
You must be 21 or older (18 in some places) and located where sports betting is legal to place a bet. NightShiftLines doesn't take bets, hold money or link to sportsbooks.
Ground rules
- Set a budget before the slate and stop when it's gone.
- Bet in small, fixed units. Lottos are lottos: tiny stakes only.
- Never chase losses or bet money meant for bills.
- Take breaks. Most sportsbooks offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.
Get help, free and confidential
- 1-800-GAMBLER (call or text), National Problem Gambling Helpline, 24/7.
- 1-800-522-4700, National Council on Problem Gambling helpline, and chat at ncpgambling.org.
- Gamblers Anonymous meetings: gamblersanonymous.org.
Some states run their own lines too, for example New York (877-8-HOPENY, or text 467369) and Arizona (1-800-NEXT-STEP). Check your state gaming regulator's site for the current number where you live.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.