Getting help in Connecticut
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in CT. Official details are 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
- Connecticut Gaming Self-Exclusion · Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Gaming)
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: Enroll online through the DCP gaming self-exclusion portal. Read the terms carefully before you submit. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun also offer on-site tribal exclusion forms if you need the casino floor covered separately.
- Terms: Confirm current term options on the DCP form (commonly multi-year or lifetime-style options).
- Coverage: State-regulated online platforms and retail sports wagering. Tribal casino floors use separate on-site processes.
Verified 200 from portal.ct.gov/gaming/self-exclusion (Oct 2026).
Before you enroll: withdraw balances you can, save records you might need, cancel recurring deposits. Many terms can’t be shortened. If this state has no statewide list, use blockers, helplines, GA, and operator tools anyway.
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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
- CT problem gambling resources via DMHAS. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER / 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: Enroll online through the DCP gaming self-exclusion portal. Read the terms carefully before you submit. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun also offer on-site tribal exclusion forms if you need the casino floor covered separately.
Common questions in Connecticut
How do I self-exclude from gambling in Connecticut?
Connecticut Gaming Self-Exclusion (Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Gaming)). Enroll online through the DCP gaming self-exclusion portal. Read the terms carefully before you submit. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun also offer on-site tribal exclusion forms if you need the casino floor covered separately.
How long does self-exclusion last in Connecticut?
Confirm current term options on the DCP form (commonly multi-year or lifetime-style options).
What does it cover?
State-regulated online platforms and retail sports wagering. Tribal casino floors use separate on-site processes.
Can I block betting apps on my phone too?
Yes. Free blockers like BetBlocker, plus your phone's own settings, can block betting apps and sites. Our setup guides walk you through it step by step.
Related guides
- Set up BetBlocker (free) or Gamban
- Block gambling on iPhone or Android
- Block gambling payments at your bank
- Self-exclude from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, or Caesars Sportsbook
- Count your days on My Progress, or read books that help