Indiana Casino Insider

Responsible Gambling

If gambling has stopped being entertainment, help is available. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Online gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a source of financial stress or personal difficulty. At Indiana Casino Insider, we take this seriously. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, the resources below can help.

Need Help Now?

Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)

Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat Text: 800GAM to 833234 Crisis Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Helplines

  • National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG): Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - 24/7 confidential support.
  • NCPG Online Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat
  • NCPG Text Support: Text 800GAM to 833234.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
  • Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

Indiana-Specific Resources

  • Indiana Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-800-994-8448 for Indiana-specific counseling referrals.
  • Indiana Gaming Commission: in.gov/igc - oversees state-regulated gambling and maintains Indiana's Voluntary Exclusion Program.
  • Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program: Allows you to ban yourself from all state-licensed casinos. Contact the Indiana Gaming Commission to enroll. Note: this does not apply to offshore casino apps.

Recognizing Problem Gambling

Signs that gambling may have become problematic:

  • Spending more time or money than you intended
  • Chasing losses - playing more to recover what you've lost
  • Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop
  • Lying about how much you gamble
  • Borrowing money to fund gambling
  • Neglecting responsibilities because of gambling
  • Using gambling to escape problems or emotions

If you recognize three or more of these patterns, speak with a counselor. Call 1-800-GAMBLER for confidential support.

Tools for Managing Your Gambling

  • Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps in your casino account settings before you play.
  • Session timers: Set alerts that notify you after a specific period of play.
  • Self-exclusion: Most offshore casinos offer account-level self-exclusion for 24 hours to permanent. This only applies to that specific casino.
  • Blocking software: Gamban and BetBlocker block gambling sites across all your devices.

If you are in crisis, call 1-800-GAMBLER now.
Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.