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Getting help in Illinois

If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in IL — then the official details below.

1. Step 1 — Block access

   • BetBlocker (free) or Gamban
   • Ask someone you trust to hold the admin PIN
   • Mute or remove sportsbook apps and notifications

2. Step 2 — Self-exclude

   • Use Illinois’s official program: Self-Exclusion Program (SEP) (Illinois Gaming Board (IGB))
   • Open the official enrollment page
   • Terms: Historically a long minimum term (commonly described as 5 years+ / lifetime-style). IGB has proposed rule changes for tiered terms and remote enrollment — confirm current term options with IGB before you go.
   • Coverage: All Illinois casinos and sports wagering (SEP expanded under the Sports Wagering Act).

   Verified from igb.illinois.gov SEP page; rule-change proposals noted as unverified until live.

   Before you enroll: withdraw balances you can, save records you might need, cancel recurring deposits. Many terms can’t be shortened.

3. 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

4. Step 4 — Get support

   • IGB SEP Director: (312) 814-8832 or 1-877-968-7848 (IL area codes). Statewide/problem help: 1-800-GAMBLER / AreYouReallyWinning.com. 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)