Trusted tools and organizations for the practical side of recovery: putting distance between you and gambling, getting a clear picture of your credit, and finding help with debt. Everything here is free unless noted.
The easier it is to place a bet, the harder it is to stop. These make it harder.
Seven practical steps to put barriers between you and your money, from bank blocks to lower limits.
Read the guide →Blocks thousands of gambling sites and apps on your phone and computer for a period you choose.
betblocker.org →A paid blocker that works across all your devices and is designed to be hard to remove on impulse.
gamban.com →Most states let you ban yourself from licensed casinos and betting apps. Search your state's gaming commission for "self-exclusion." Most betting and prediction market apps also let you close your account or set limits from your account settings.
You can't fix what you can't see. Start by knowing exactly what's on your record.
The official site for your credit reports from all three bureaus. You can check them for free every week. Look for accounts or debts you didn't know about.
annualcreditreport.com →A credit freeze stops anyone, including you on a bad night, from opening new credit cards or loans in your name. It's free and you can lift it anytime. Do it at all three: Equifax, Experian, TransUnion.
You don't have to sort out your debt alone, and you shouldn't have to pay a lot for help.
Certified counselors who can review your budget and debts with you. Ask about any fees up front. Be wary of for-profit "debt relief" companies that charge large fees or tell you to stop paying your bills.
nfcc.org →Financial counseling built specifically for people affected by gambling, and their families. Free for residents of participating states. Check the site to see if yours is one of them.
gamfin.org →See what gambling has cost you so far, and what it will cost if nothing changes.
Use the calculator →Money is one part of recovery. People who've been there are another.
Peer support meetings in person and online, for anyone who wants to stop gambling.
gamblersanonymous.org →Support for spouses, partners, and family members of someone with a gambling problem.
gam-anon.org →Find treatment providers, state programs, and more support near you.
ncpgambling.org →Get our free step-by-step plan for your first three days of financial recovery, sent straight to your inbox.
SteadyCurrent provides financial education, not personalized financial advice. We are not affiliated with the organizations listed here. Support is available anytime — call or text 988, or the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET.