Resources for Individuals

Help for problem gambling is available, you do not have to go through this journey alone

Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline

If you or a loved one has a gambling problem, speak with a specialist 24/7 by calling 1-800-589-9966.

Gamblers Anonymous

Use the Ohio meeting locator to find gambling support meetings for individuals and their loved ones.

Time Out Ohio is a self-ban program that allows individuals to restrict their access to Ohio’s casinos, racinos, and all sports betting for a period of 1 year, 5 years, or a lifetime.

Gamban offers internet gambling blocking software to block over 100,000 gambling apps and websites on up to 15 devices. Gamban licenses are available at no-cost through Time Out Ohio.

GamFin provides gambling-specific financial counseling to individuals and/or their loved ones. This service is available at no-cost through Time Out Ohio.

RecoverMe is a mobile application that helps individuals manage their urge to gamble through mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy sessions. Full access is available through Time Out Ohio by using promo code OHIO100.

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  • Additional Tools


    • BetBlocker: Betblocker is a free, non-profit blocking software that requires no payment or personal information. It ensures complete user anonymity with no registration needed.
    • True Link Financial: financial tools assisting people in managing their money to prevent expenses creating financial hardship.
    • Promotion Removal & Financial Restrictions: Requests are available to stop promotional and marketing materials to be sent to you from casinos, online sportsbooks, and lottery mailings. If you wish to request removal from Ohio Lottery mailings, you can call their customer service line at 1-800-662-4208. Individual casinos and sportsbooks can be contacted to access these requests. Online sportsbooks authorized to operate in the state of Ohio have tools in place to govern the time and money spent on gambling.  If you are interested, contact the sportsbook you use to learn about the rules you can place to govern when and how much you bet.
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  • Podcasts

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