How to Quit Gambling in Texas

Gambling in Texas

Texas is the largest US state without legal sports betting or casinos, but Texans spend billions annually on illegal offshore betting.

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Self-Exclusion in Texas

Texas does not currently have legal sports betting or online casino gambling, which means there is no state-run self-exclusion program for online platforms. However, you can still protect yourself:

• Download NoBet to block gambling apps on your iPhone
• Contact your bank to block transactions to gambling companies
• Self-exclude from any tribal casinos in Texas

Support Groups in Texas

Gamblers Anonymous holds meetings across Texas. 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

1. 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.
2. Call the helpline. 1-800-522-4700 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not need to have a plan. Just call.
3. 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.
4. Self-exclude. Sign up for your state's self-exclusion program. It is free and creates a real barrier between you and gambling.
5. 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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