Responsible Gaming

Practical ways to keep sweepstakes casino play in perspective and find help if it becomes hard to control.

Keep play within your limits

Treat any optional coin purchase as entertainment spending, not as a way to make money. Decide on a budget and a time limit before you play. Take breaks, keep track of what you spend and avoid chasing losses or trying to win back what you have spent.

Use the controls available to you

If play stops feeling manageable, stop and review the operator’s account controls. Some operators offer purchase limits, cool-off periods, account closure or self-exclusion; the available tools and terms differ by operator. Contact the operator directly for its current options, and do not assume every casino provides the same controls.

Get confidential support

If sweepstakes or casino-style play is becoming difficult to control, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available around the clock for people in the United States. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET, or use the National Council on Problem Gambling’s chat service. The service can connect you with help in your state or territory. It is not an emergency service.

Our methodology explains how we record operator-specific responsible-play information without assuming that all listings have identical tools.