Set limits early
Decide on a fixed entertainment budget before wagering. Do not chase losses and do not borrow money for betting.
Responsible gaming resources for Colorado
Responsible gaming should be easy to find. This page groups official Colorado self-exclusion references, support contacts, and practical harm-reduction reminders.
Immediate help
Support options
- Call: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- Text: 800GAM (800426)
- Chat: 1800gamblerchat.org
- Colorado support organization: Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado
Self-exclusion
Colorado exclusion options
Colorado’s Division of Gaming maintains a self-exclusion list for gaming and sports betting. Public Colorado materials show exclusion periods including one year, three years, five years, and lifetime, with removal handled by request after the minimum selected period has expired.
If you need distance from betting, self-exclusion can be one of the clearest and strongest control tools available.
Watch for warning signs
If betting starts affecting sleep, work, relationships, or bills, step back and seek support sooner rather than later.
Use official resources
Colorado’s Bet Smart messaging and the state’s gaming resources are designed to help residents make informed choices and locate help fast.
Family and support network
Help is not only for the bettor
Colorado problem gambling resources also serve family members and others affected by gambling behavior. If someone close to you is struggling, support and recovery resources are available even if that person is not yet ready to seek help.
When to take a break immediately
- You are betting to escape stress or emotional pressure.
- You feel urgency to win back losses the same day.
- You are hiding betting activity from family or friends.
- You are using money needed for rent, bills, or essentials.