PDX Betting Hub

Responsible Gambling

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

Sports betting should add excitement to the game - not create financial stress or personal difficulty. At PDX Betting Hub, 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

Oregon-Specific Resources

  • Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-877-695-4648 for Oregon-specific counseling referrals and resources.
  • Oregon Health Authority - Problem Gambling: oregon.gov/oha - oversees problem gambling services and prevention programs in Oregon.
  • Oregon Lottery Self-Exclusion: The Oregon Lottery offers a voluntary self-exclusion program that bans you from collecting lottery prizes and Scoreboard winnings. Contact the Oregon Lottery at 1-800-233-3521 to enroll. Note: this does not apply to offshore sportsbooks.
  • Oregon Council on Problem Gambling: opgr.org - local treatment referrals, support groups, and educational resources.

Recognizing Problem Gambling

Signs that gambling may have become problematic:

  • Spending more time or money than you intended
  • Chasing losses - placing bigger bets to recover what you've lost
  • Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop betting
  • Lying about how much you bet or how often you bet
  • Borrowing money to fund betting
  • Neglecting responsibilities because of sports betting
  • Using betting 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 Betting

  • Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps in your sportsbook account settings before you bet.
  • Session timers: Set alerts that notify you after a specific period of active betting.
  • Self-exclusion: Most offshore sportsbooks offer account-level self-exclusion for 24 hours to permanent. This only applies to that specific sportsbook.
  • 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.