Getting help in Arizona
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in AZ — then the official details below.
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Step 1 — Block access
- BetBlocker (free) or Gamban
- Ask someone you trust to hold the admin PIN
- Mute or remove sportsbook apps and notifications
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Step 2 — Self-exclude
- Use Arizona’s official program: Statewide Self-Exclusion (Casino and/or Event Wagering & Fantasy) (Arizona Department of Gaming / Division of Problem Gambling)
- Open the official enrollment page
- Terms: 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years. Irrevocable for the selected term; name drops only when the term ends.
- Coverage: Two separate lists: (1) all Class III tribal casinos (includes hotels/restaurants/venues on property); (2) event wagering & fantasy sports (retail + internet/mobile). File both if you need both.
Verified from problemgambling.az.gov/self-exclusion and FAQs
Before you enroll: withdraw balances you can, save records you might need, cancel recurring deposits. Many terms can’t be shortened.
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Step 3 — Protect your money
- Withdraw remaining balances where possible
- Cancel autopay and remove saved payment methods
- Download win/loss or tax records you may need later
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Step 4 — Get support
- Arizona 24/7: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXTSTEP to 53342. National: 1-800-MY-RESET.
- National: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER / 1-800-522-4700 / 1-800-MY-RESET
- Gamblers Anonymous meetings
- Gam-Anon for family & friends
- SMART Recovery
- My Progress tracker (private, on your device)
Official self-exclusion details
How to enroll: Download the fillable form(s), complete, notarize, and submit with a current color photo (mail or electronic PDF scan). In-person Mon–Fri ~8:30–3:00 at ADG (100 N 15th Ave, Ste 202, Phoenix); they can notarize and photograph. Call 602-771-4263.
Life After Betting is not affiliated with Arizona Department of Gaming / Division of Problem Gambling. Rules change. If anything here differs from the official page, trust the official page.