Overview

If you’re concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s, the tools and organizations below can help right now. This isn’t an exhaustive list or an endorsement of any specific product, but each of these is a widely used, reputable starting point.

Tools and Support Organizations

  • Voluntarily ban yourself from Illinois casinos and sports wagering for a minimum of five years. Enroll for free at any Illinois Gaming Board office, or call (877) 968-7848.

  • App that blocks access to online gambling sites and apps on your phone, tablet, or computer. Works across devices and updates automatically. Visit gamban.com.

  • A prepaid Visa card that lets a trusted family member block spending at casinos and gambling merchants while the cardholder still has everyday spending access. Visit truelinkfinancial.com.

  • A free peer support fellowship using a 12-step model, with in-person meetings across Chicago and Illinois. Find a meeting at gamblersanonymous.org, or call the ChicagoLand GA line at (855) 222-5542.

  • Run by the National Council on Problem Gambling, this 24/7 confidential helpline connects you to local resources and support. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, or visit ncpgambling.org.

  • Illinois residents may qualify for gambling disorder treatment funded through the state’s Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, regardless of insurance status. Call the Illinois Helpline at 833-234-6343.