Getting help in Mississippi
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in MS. 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
- Self-Exclusion · Mississippi Gaming Commission
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: Enroll online at the Commission’s self-exclusion forms site (email one-time code). Devices are also available at Commission offices.
- Terms: 3 to 10 years selectable; lifetime only after completing a prior term of at least 3 years. Expires automatically (casinos have a short window to update).
- Coverage: State-regulated casinos (whole property), including casino sportsbooks. No mobile sports betting in MS. Lottery/bingo not covered.
Verified 200 from selfexclusionforms.msgamingcommission.com (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
- Commission notes resources on msgamingcommission.com. 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 at the Commission’s self-exclusion forms site (email one-time code). Devices are also available at Commission offices.
Common questions in Mississippi
How do I self-exclude from gambling in Mississippi?
Self-Exclusion (Mississippi Gaming Commission). Enroll online at the Commission’s self-exclusion forms site (email one-time code). Devices are also available at Commission offices.
How long does self-exclusion last in Mississippi?
3 to 10 years selectable; lifetime only after completing a prior term of at least 3 years. Expires automatically (casinos have a short window to update).
What does it cover?
State-regulated casinos (whole property), including casino sportsbooks. No mobile sports betting in MS. Lottery/bingo not covered.
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