{
 "title": "National gambling helplines listed on GamblingLawsuits.org",
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "built": "2026-11-15",
 "note": "Every number was read from the source page on the date in verified; countries whose official page could not be reached are not listed.",
 "countries": {
  "US": {
   "name": "United States",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "National Problem Gambling Helpline",
     "phone": "1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)",
     "note": "Call or text, 24 hours a day",
     "source": "https://www.1800gambler.net/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "GB": {
   "name": "United Kingdom",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)",
     "phone": "0808 8020 133",
     "note": "Free, 24 hours a day, Great Britain",
     "source": "https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "DE": {
   "name": "Germany",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Beratungstelefon Glücksspielsucht (BZgA / BIÖG)",
     "phone": "0800 1 37 27 00",
     "note": "Kostenlos und anonym",
     "source": "https://www.check-dein-spiel.de/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "AU": {
   "name": "Australia",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "National Gambling Helpline (Gambling Help Online)",
     "phone": "1800 858 858",
     "note": "Free, 24 hours a day",
     "source": "https://www.betstop.gov.au/support-tools/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "NZ": {
   "name": "New Zealand",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Gambling Helpline New Zealand",
     "phone": "0800 654 655",
     "note": "Free, day or night; text 8006",
     "source": "https://gamblinghelpline.co.nz/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "CA": {
   "name": "Canada",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "ConnexOntario (Ontario)",
     "phone": "1-866-531-2600",
     "note": "Free, 24 hours a day; other provinces have their own lines",
     "source": "https://www.connexontario.ca/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "NL": {
   "name": "Netherlands",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Open over gokken (Kansspelautoriteit)",
     "phone": "0800 24 000 22",
     "note": "Gratis",
     "source": "https://openovergokken.nl/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "SE": {
   "name": "Sweden",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Stödlinjen",
     "phone": "020-81 91 00",
     "note": "Kostnadsfritt",
     "source": "https://www.stodlinjen.se/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "DK": {
   "name": "Denmark",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "StopSpillet",
     "phone": "70 22 28 25",
     "note": "",
     "source": "https://www.stopspillet.dk/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "NO": {
   "name": "Norway",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Hjelpelinjen",
     "phone": "800 800 40",
     "note": "Gratis",
     "source": "https://hjelpelinjen.no/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "FI": {
   "name": "Finland",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Peluuri",
     "phone": "0800 100 101",
     "note": "Maksuton",
     "source": "https://www.peluuri.fi/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "BE": {
   "name": "Belgium",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "De DrugLijn (drank, drugs, pillen, gamen en gokken)",
     "phone": "078 15 10 20",
     "note": "Monday to Friday 10:00 to 20:00",
     "source": "https://www.druglijn.be/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "CH": {
   "name": "Switzerland",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "SOS Spielsucht",
     "phone": "0800 040 080",
     "note": "24 hours, free, anonymous (German)",
     "source": "https://www.sos-spielsucht.ch/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "IE": {
   "name": "Ireland",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Gambling Care Helpline",
     "phone": "1800 936 725",
     "note": "24 hours a day, Republic of Ireland",
     "source": "https://www.problemgambling.ie/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    },
    {
     "name": "Extern Problem Gambling",
     "phone": "089 241 5401",
     "note": "Call or text, call-back service, Monday to Friday 9 to 5",
     "source": "https://www.problemgambling.ie/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "ES": {
   "name": "Spain",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "FEJAR",
     "phone": "900 200 225",
     "note": "Gratuito, anónimo y confidencial",
     "source": "https://fejar.org/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "ZA": {
   "name": "South Africa",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Counselling Line",
     "phone": "0800 006 008",
     "note": "Toll-free",
     "source": "https://www.responsiblegambling.org.za/contact-us/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "IN": {
   "name": "India",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Tele-MANAS (national mental health helpline)",
     "phone": "14416 or 1800 891 4416",
     "note": "Covers addictions; India has no gambling-specific national line",
     "source": "https://nimhans.ac.in/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "MT": {
   "name": "Malta",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Responsible Gaming Foundation Supportline",
     "phone": "1777",
     "note": "Free; Aġenzija Appoġġ 179 also listed",
     "source": "https://rgf.org.mt/",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  },
  "BR": {
   "name": "Brazil",
   "lines": [
    {
     "name": "Public health network (RAPS / SUS)",
     "phone": "",
     "note": "Brazil has no national gambling helpline; the Ministry of Finance points to the public mental health network",
     "source": "https://www.gov.br/fazenda/pt-br/composicao/orgaos/secretaria-de-premios-e-apostas/jogo-responsavel",
     "verified": "2026-11-14"
    }
   ]
  }
 }
}