Worried about someone’s betting?

You found Fold looking for a way to help someone else. Here’s the honest answer about how Fold works, and what actually helps.

Fold is installed by the person, never on them. That’s a deliberate design decision, not a limitation. Blocking that someone else imposes gets torn down the moment the pressure lifts, and turning a phone into a supervised device puts you in a role that hurts both of you. You can send someone Fold. You can’t install it for them.

What you can do tonight: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER — it’s free, 24/7, and it’s for family members too, not just the person betting. The counselors there have had this exact conversation thousands of times.

For more: the National Council on Problem Gambling (ncpgambling.org) has resources for partners and families, including support groups for people in your position.

We’re building a directory of specialized, credentialed support — when it’s live, it will be free and it will be linked here.