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Responsible Gambling
Cosmetic Collision Casino only ever presents gambling as entertainment. If the fun stops, help is free, confidential and available 24/7 — here's everything an Illinois player needs.
Need help right now?
Illinois Helpline: call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or text "ILGamb" to 53342, 24/7.
National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-522-4700, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
Gamble Within Your Means
Online casino play should never feel like a way to make money, pay bills or escape stress. Set a budget before you play and treat it as the cost of entertainment, never gamble with money you need for essentials, don't chase losses, take regular breaks, and never play while under the influence or upset. If a session stops being fun, walk away.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
It may be time to seek help if you, or someone you know, is:
- Spending more time or money gambling than intended
- Chasing losses or betting bigger to feel the same excitement
- Borrowing money, selling things or neglecting bills to gamble
- Lying to family or friends about gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or low moods
Tools to Stay in Control
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit per day, week or month.
- Loss & wager limits — set a ceiling on losses or total bets.
- Session time-outs & reality checks — reminders of time played, or a cooling-off lock.
- Self-exclusion — close your account for months or permanently.
Illinois Self-Exclusion
Illinois operates a Self-Exclusion Program through the Illinois Gaming Board, letting you bar yourself from the state's licensed casinos and sportsbooks. For online play, use each site's built-in self-exclusion tools, and consider device-level blocking software such as Gamban or GamBlock.
Protecting Minors
You must be 21 or older to gamble in Illinois. If children share your devices, use parental-control software and keep account credentials private.
Free Support Organizations
- Illinois 1-800-GAMBLER — state helpline (1-800-426-2537)
- National Council on Problem Gambling — 1-800-522-4700, ncpgambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org
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