Getting help in Maryland
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in MD. 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
- Voluntary Exclusion Program · Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: Maryland’s VEP is typically completed in person at a casino or Agency location. The mdgaming.com page returned 403 to automated checks but is the cited official URL. Call a casino responsible-gaming desk or the Agency if the page is hard to reach.
- Terms: Confirm current term options when you enroll in person.
- Coverage: State-regulated casinos and related wagering under MLGCA (confirm sports/online coverage on the form).
Official URL widely cited; curl 403 (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
- 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: Maryland’s VEP is typically completed in person at a casino or Agency location. The mdgaming.com page returned 403 to automated checks but is the cited official URL. Call a casino responsible-gaming desk or the Agency if the page is hard to reach.
Common questions in Maryland
How do I self-exclude from gambling in Maryland?
Voluntary Exclusion Program (Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency). Maryland’s VEP is typically completed in person at a casino or Agency location. The mdgaming.com page returned 403 to automated checks but is the cited official URL. Call a casino responsible-gaming desk or the Agency if the page is hard to reach.
How long does self-exclusion last in Maryland?
Confirm current term options when you enroll in person.
What does it cover?
State-regulated casinos and related wagering under MLGCA (confirm sports/online coverage on the form).
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