Gambling in Ohio
Ohio launched sports betting on January 1, 2023 and saw $8 billion in handle in its first year.
The gambling industry generates $1B+ (sports betting) in annual revenue in Ohio. An estimated 3-5% of the population struggles with problem gambling. If you are one of them, help is available right now.
Get Help Now in Ohio
Ohio for Responsible Gambling
1-800-589-9966
Free, confidential, available 24/7
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Suicide Prevention: 988
Self-Exclusion in Ohio
Ohio offers self-exclusion programs that allow you to voluntarily ban yourself from casinos and online gambling platforms. Once enrolled, you will be removed from marketing lists and barred from entering licensed gambling facilities.
Download NoBet to block gambling apps at the system level on your iPhone. You can also contact your bank to block transactions to gambling companies.
Support Groups in Ohio
Gamblers Anonymous holds meetings across Ohio. GA is a 12-step peer support program where you can share your experience with others who understand. Meetings are free and confidential.
Find a meeting near you at gamblersanonymous.org
SMART Recovery offers a science-based, non-12-step alternative. Find online meetings at smartrecovery.org
What You Can Do Right Now
- Block the apps. Download NoBet to block gambling apps at the system level on your iPhone. This is the single most impactful step you can take today.
- Call the helpline. 1-800-589-9966 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not need to have a plan. Just call.
- Tell one person. Shame thrives in secrecy. Telling one trusted person — a friend, partner, therapist, or even an AI companion — breaks the isolation that fuels addiction.
- Self-exclude. Sign up for your state's self-exclusion program. It is free and creates a real barrier between you and gambling.
- Start tracking. Download NoBet to track your gambling-free streak, see your money saved in real time, and get daily support from Taro, our AI recovery companion.
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