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Getting help in Michigan

If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in MI — 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 Michigan’s official program: Disassociated Persons List (DPL) + Responsible Gaming Database (RGD) (Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB))
   • Open the official enrollment page
   • Terms: DPL: may request removal after 5 years. RGD: choose 1 or 5 years for internet gaming and/or internet sports betting; auto-removes when term ends.
   • Coverage: DPL = Detroit commercial casinos. RGD = online casino gaming and/or online sports betting. Many people need both.

   Verified from michigan.gov/mgcb Responsible Gaming FAQs

   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

   • MGCB Responsible Gaming: 888-223-3044. 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)