Responsible Gaming

Rithmm encourages responsible gaming for all users. As part of our commitment, we have partnered with Birches Health, a leading national provider of RG resources and specialized problem gambling treatment from the comfort of home. To connect with a care specialist, click here, call (833) 483-3838 or email hello@bircheshealth.com

Responsible Gaming Tips & Best Practices

Sports betting can be an enjoyable form of casual entertainment for many people, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience of watching games. When betting responsibly and sustainably, bettors know their limits and are able to stop when they choose. Rithmm users are encouraged to build healthy habits by learning the recommended practices below:

When betting on sports, it should be viewed as casual entertainment.
Choose a sports betting budget, known as a bankroll, and stick to it. This should be an amount you are comfortable losing entirely with no impact on your financial wellbeing.
Never chase losses by trying to win back what was lost. Accept the losses as the cost of entertainment.
Make sure you learn the rules and fully understand how it works before you place a bet.
Only bet with your own money, not borrowed funds or credit.
Keep play balanced by engaging in a variety of other activities.
Do not bet when you've been drinking or aren't fully sober.
Avoid betting in a highly emotional state. Feeling stressed? Upset? Anxious? Down? If the answer to any of these is “yes,” you should not be betting.
Pick a time limit for how long you bet on sports, and don’t exceed it. When people dedicate too much time to betting, it can become compulsive.
Learn the warning signs of at-risk problem gambling behaviors, so you can spot them in yourself or others and get the support needed.

Signs of a Gambling Problem

If you, a friend or loved one is displaying any of the warning signs of a gambling problem below, it is recommended to speak with a gambling care specialist from Birches Health.

Chasing losses: A telltale sign of a gambling problem is placing more and/or larger bets to try to win back what was lost previously.
Inability to stop: If attempts have been made to stop or cut back on sports betting but they are unsuccessful, it could indicate a serious issue.
Increased frequency or amount of bets: If someone begins to bet more frequently or increases the amount they are risking when betting, it could be a sign of a problem.
Borrowing money or using credit: Bettors with a gambling problem may begin to borrow money or use credit to fund their sports betting, often due to gambling debts or other financial troubles.
Neglecting other responsibilities: Someone addicted to gambling may neglect other responsibilities such as work, school or family obligations in order to bet.
Hiding or lying about betting activity: A person struggling with a gambling problem may hide or lie about their sports betting activity, at times due to feeling ashamed or embarrassed by their behaviors (or how much they’ve lost).

Gambling Addiction treatment

Learning and following best practices for Responsible Gaming can help reduce the chances of sports betting potentially turning into a problem. However, it doesn’t eliminate that possibility completely. And even if you are betting responsibly, it doesn’t mean that all of your friends and family members are too. Therefore, it is important to know and spread awareness of the specialized gambling addiction support options available.

Rithmm’s partner Birches Health is a modern, virtual treatment provider that has a nationwide team of certified clinicians specially trained to help individuals dealing with gambling addiction and related behavioral health problems. Birches Health offers free consultations, confidential referrals and personalized treatment plans from the comfort of home. Plus, treatment costs are covered by insurance for most patients.

If you or someone you know may benefit from talking with a Birches Health care specialist, simply click here, call (833) 483-3838 or email hello@bircheshealth.com

‍Last updated: May 4, 2023
If you or a loved one are experiencing problems with gambling, there are many resources and services that can help you.

The National Council on Problem Gambling is a great place to start. The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network. The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem. The network consists of 28 contact centers that provide resources and referrals for all 50 states and US territories. Help is available 24/7 and is 100% confidential.

‍The National Problem Gambling Helpline Network also includes text and chat services. These features enable those who are gambling online or on their mobile phone to access help the same way they play. One call, text, or chat will get you to problem gambling help anywhere in the U.S. 24/7/365.

Call: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Chat: 1800gamblerchat.org
Text: 800GAM

The NCPG also provides additional resources for individuals to learn more about problem gambling by state.

Alabama
Website: www.alccg.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Alaska
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
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Arizona
Website: www.azccg.org
‍Helpline: 800.777.7207

Arkansas
Website: www.arpgcouncil.org
‍Helpline: 1.800.522.4700

California
Website: www.calpg.org or www.calpg.online
‍Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
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Colorado
Website: www.problemgamblingcoalitioncolorado.org
‍Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Connecticut
Website: www.ccpg.org
Helpline: 888.789.7777

Delaware
Website: http://www.DEProblemGambling.org
‍Helpline: 888.850.8888
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Florida
Website: www.gamblinghelp.org
Helpline: 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848)

Georgia
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Hawaii
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Idaho
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
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Illinois
Website: www.illinoisproblemgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Indiana
Website: www.indianaproblemgambling.org
‍Helpline: 800.994.8448 or 866.699.4274

Iowa
Website: https://yourlifeiowa.org/gambling
Helpline: 1-800-BETS OFF

Kansas
Website: ksgamblinghelp.com
‍Helpline: 1.800.522.4700

Kentucky
Website: www.kycpg.org and www.kygamblinghelp.org
‍Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Louisiana
Website: www.helpforgambling.org
‍Helpline: 877.770.7867

Maine
Website: www.maineproblemgambling.org

Maryland
Website: Marylandproblemgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
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Massachusetts
Website: www.macgh.org
‍Safer Gaming Education Line: 800.426.1234

Michigan
Website: www.michapg.com
‍Helpline: 1-800-270-7117

Minnesota
Website: https://www.mnapg.org
Helpline: 800.333.HOPE (4673)

Mississippi
Website: www.msgambler.org
‍Helpline: 888.777.9696

Missouri
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Montana
Website: www.mtproblemgambling.org
‍Helpline: 888.900.9979
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Nebraska
Website: www.NEproblemgambling.org
Helpline: 833-BETOVER (238-6837)

Nevada
Website: www.nevadacouncil.org
‍Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

New Hampshire
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

New Jersey
Website: www.800gambler.org
‍Helpline: 1.800.GAMBLER (246.2537)

New Mexico
Website: www.rganm.org
‍Helpline: 888.696.2440‍

New York
Website: www.nyproblemgambling.org
Helpline: 833-HERETOHELP or 833.437.3864

North Carolina
Website: www.nccouncilpg.org
‍Helpline: 1.800.522.4700

North Dakota
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Ohio
Website: gamblinghelpohio.org
Helpline: 1.800.589.9966

Oklahoma
Website: www.oapgg.org
‍Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Oregon
Website: www.oregoncpg.com
‍Helpline: 1-877-MY-LIMIT (877-695-4648)

Pennsylvania
Website: www.pacouncil.com
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Rhode Island
Website: www.RICPG.com
‍Helpline: 877.942.6253

South Carolina
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

South Dakota
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Tennessee
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Texas
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Utah
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Vermont
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Virginia
Website: vcpg.net
‍Helpline: 1.800.522-4700

Washington
Website: www.evergreencpg.org
‍Helpline: 800.547.6133

West Virginia:
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Wisconsin
Website: www.wi-problemgamblers.org
‍Helpline: 800.426.2535

Wyoming
Website: www.wyomingcpg.org
‍Helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Additional Resources

Gamblers Anonymous (www.gamblersanonymous.org)
Is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.Gam-Anon (www.gam-anon.org)
Is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.GamTalk (www.gamtalk.org)
Is a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum.

Responsible Gaming