All forms of gambling, including sports betting in Arizona, are intended to be for entertainment purposes only. If you, or someone you know, has a gambling problem, please call the Arizona Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-839-8783.
At BetArizona we believe in responsible gambling practices. The only operators on this site are not only legal and licensed, but also practice safe and responsible betting. Below you will find a number of resources for problem gamblers and loved ones, as well as tips to practice safe betting.
Arizona has many resources for problem gamblers and loved ones. These can be accessed anywhere, 24/7, for free.
The Arizona Department of Gaming has help and text lines, plus online resources to help educate about the dangers of problem gambling and steps gamblers can take toward recovery. The Department's Division of Problem Gambling also runs Arizona's self-exclusion program, which lets residents voluntarily ban themselves from licensed casinos, event wagering and fantasy sports operators for one, five, or ten years. More than 11,900 Arizonans have enrolled since the program began, with roughly 2,500 currently active. In 2026, the Department launched a new "Take Back the Game" public service campaign to raise awareness of the self-exclusion option, alongside related PSAs on underage gambling and illegal online casinos.
The Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling provides education about the seriousness of problem gambling in Arizona. Through them you can find information on problem gambling as well as support and resources
In addition to state resources, there are several national resources for problem gamblers in Arizona.
The National Council on Problem Gambling is a national organization in the U.S. that provides a wealth of resources, information and programs for problem gamblers, family members and friends.
Arizona has increased funding for its Division of Problem Gambling to $4.5 million for fiscal year 2027. Under Senate Bill 1847 and the state's FY2027 budget, the Division is authorized to spend $4 million, a 20% increase over FY26, plus a new annual $500,000 allocation from event wagering tax revenue dedicated specifically to problem gambling support. The Division also gained grant oversight authority for the first time, letting it direct funding toward specific prevention and treatment programs. The increase comes as Arizona's regulated betting market keeps growing, and Governor Hobbs also signed Senate Bill 1671, giving the Arizona Department of Gaming a six-year continuation of its authority to regulate tribal gaming, sports betting, fantasy sports, and horse racing.
Part of that growing continuum of care is a new statewide peer support and recovery program. In January 2026, the Department awarded its first peer support contract to Dezerve Counseling LLC, which pairs individuals with peer specialists who have lived experience with problem gambling, personally or through a family member. The Division funds the program at $350,000 annually; it launched in spring 2026 and is available in-person, virtually, and by phone, in one-on-one and group settings, at no cost.
Below you will find different support groups for problem gamblers. These are designated for individuals struggling with problem gambling, as well as, loved ones.
Gamblers Anonymous is a self help group for anyone who may be struggling with problem gambling. The model is similar to other Anonymous Support groups and involves sharing, open dialogue, support and steps.
You can find GA meetings across the United States. They are available in person and online.
Gam-Anon is a self help group catered to family members and friends of problem gamblers. They provide support and resources to help loved ones cope with the situation at hand. In person and online meetings are available and can be found on their site.
GamTalk is a free open forum for anyone who has been impacted by problem gambling. You can talk with others who are going through a similar experience, share your stories and find support.
All Arizona betting apps provide responsible gambling resources. These include tips, advice and guides on their site, as well as opt-out opportunities and betting limits. Depending on the operator you may need to contact customer support to opt out for a period of time (this means you won’t be able to login or bet for a designated period of time) or to set betting limits (you will only be able to bet up to a certain amount in a given period of time).
Gambling is for fun. There are a few things to keep in mind whenever you are wagering online (or in person):
Gambling, whether it be betting, casino wagering, lottery play, horse racing and more, is meant to be a form of entertainment. It should always be done in a responsible way. If ever you feel like you are losing control of your gambling, please know there are ample resources in Arizona and on a national level that can be accessed 24/7, for free.
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