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Free help, self-exclusion and the practical tools that keep gambling in check.
A free, round-the-clock helpline and a no-cost state treatment program are open to people who gamble and to the families affected by it.
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Self-exclusion bars a player only from the venues a program covers, so California cardrooms, tribal casinos and online sites each need their own step.
Need help now? California's free, confidential Problem Gambling Helpline is 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Read where to turn for treatment options and support for families.
