Responsible gaming
Responsible Gaming
Last updated October 25, 2026
If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, free and confidential help is available 24/7.
Call 1-800-GAMBLER
You can also text or chat through the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Michigan resources
- Self-exclude from online sports betting and casino: Michigan's Responsible Gaming Database (Michigan Gaming Control Board) lets you ban yourself from all Michigan-regulated online sportsbooks and casinos for 1 or 5 years.
- Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-270-7117, free and confidential, 24/7.
- More help and tips: MGCB responsible gaming and Don't Regret the Bet.
Outside Michigan? 1-800-GAMBLER works nationwide, and most states run their own self-exclusion programs. Every licensed sportsbook app also has deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in its account or responsible gaming settings.
Tips to keep it fun
- Set a budget before you start and only bet money you can afford to lose. Treat it as the cost of entertainment.
- Use your book's limits. Set deposit, wager and time limits in FanDuel, BetMGM or any app you use.
- Keep stakes small, especially on long shots and big parlays. Our "units" are a suggested share of your normal bet, not a target.
- Never chase losses. A slip is never a sure thing, and the next one won't win it back.
- Don't bet when you're upset, tired or drinking.
- Take breaks. Skipping a game day costs you nothing.
- Watch for warning signs: betting more than you planned, borrowing to bet, hiding it from people close to you, or feeling anxious when you're not betting. If any of these sound familiar, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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