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Responsible Gambling

As a fully-fledged betting state, Tennessee ought to be taking responsible gambling seriously, and it is. At TN Punter, you can find all the resources necessary to get in touch with self-help lines should you experience distress caused by any form of gambling.

What is Problem Gambling?

There is some confusion when it comes to problem gambling. Many sports fans think that their excessive gambling behavior is a temporary state, but what is excessive could quickly become pathological.

Therefore having a good idea of what constitutes problem gambling is important. You may identify the problem before it has got a hold of you and seek one of the many qualifying specialists who are available in Tennessee.

To know that you have a problem, though, you need criteria that establish the fact unambiguously. To this end, TN Punter has put together a questionnaire to help you identify the issue.

Do You Have a Gambling Problem?

To identify where you are in relation to your gambling in general, please consider answering the following questions as truthfully as possible.

  1. Have you ever exceeded your budget to bet on sports? 
  2. Do you find yourself lying to close friends or family about your gambling habits?
  3. Have you skipped appointments and responsibilities such as work or school so that you have more time to bet?
  4. Do you find yourself preoccupied with thoughts about gambling all throughout the day? 
  5. Have you lied in order to find more money and continue spending it on gambling?
  6. Do you have a need or an urge to bet right after a win even when the odds don’t seem to favor you?
  7. Have you gone in debt because you bet more than you can afford on gambling?
  8. Have you fallen out with close friends or relatives because of gambling?

If you have answered positively to at least three of these questions, you can be sure that you are experiencing a problem gambling behavior. The good news is that this is manageable, and you will be able to quickly work through the issue without any cost to you.

How to Work Through My Problem Gambling Problem

TN Punter has collected several reliable sources you can use to find help. Most of the resources are considered self-help options, but you will always find many people who are willing to help you. TN Punter recommends getting in touch with the National Problem Gambling Helpline first:

  • Call: 1-800-522-4700,
  • Text: 1-800-522-4700,
  • Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat.

More worthwhile options exist. There are several organizations that provide sports bettors who may be experiencing problem gambling behavior with help and assistance. You will be able to contact a specialist or attend a meeting at the following places:

  • Gamblers Anonymous,
  • Gam-Anon,
  • GamTalk.

If you need to self-exclude yourself, you can rest assured that all sportsbooks and gambling websites licensed in Tennessee will have a customer support agent ready to assist you. You may exclude yourself for a predetermined period of time while you continue to work through your gambling problem.