22 guides in this section
How do I stop gambling today?What should I do right after losing money gambling?How do I stop chasing losses?Why can't I stop gambling even when I want to?How do I stop gambling on my phone?How do I stop online casino gambling?How do I stop playing slots?How do I stop gambling when I am bored?How do I stop gambling when I drink alcohol?How do I stop gambling when I feel stressed?What can I do instead of gambling tonight?How do I get through gambling urges?How do I block gambling apps and websites?What is self-exclusion and how does it work?How do I stop playing poker?How do I stop buying lottery tickets and scratch-offs?How do I stop crypto gambling?How do I stop gambling at casinos?How do I stop gambling in video games and loot boxes?How do I build a daily routine without gambling?What hobbies can replace gambling?How do I stop thinking about gambling all the time?
Common questions
- What does the Stop Gambling section cover?
- Practical guides for quitting, urges, blocks and daily recovery plans.
- What can I do right now?
- Log out and delete gambling apps from your phone right now. Get away from where you gamble. Go to another room or step outside. Wait 15 minutes before any decision. Urges rise and fall like waves.
- What about the next 24 hours?
- Install a gambling blocker on your phone and computer. Self-exclude from the sites and venues you use. Fill your usual gambling time with something planned.
- Who can I talk to?
- Call or text 646-721-2056 to talk to a real person. For the national gambling helpline, call 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). If you feel unsafe, call or text 988.