Getting help in New Jersey
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in NJ — then the official details 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
- Use New Jersey’s official program: Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE))
- Open the official enrollment page
- Terms: Minimum periods commonly 1 year or 5 years depending on the option you choose; removal only after the selected period expires via DGE process.
- Coverage: Atlantic City casinos & sports wagering facilities, racetrack sports wagering, and/or internet gaming and sports wagering — depending on the option selected.
Verified from njportal.com/dge/selfexclusion and NJOAG DGE self-exclusion program materials.
Before you enroll: withdraw balances you can, save records you might need, cancel recurring deposits. Many terms can’t be shortened.
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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
- NJ Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). DGE hotline: 1-833-788-4DGE. 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)
Official self-exclusion details
How to enroll: Online via the DGE portal, or call 1-833-788-4DGE (1-833-788-4343) for video or in-person conference, or enroll at a NJ racetrack.
Life After Betting is not affiliated with NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Rules change. If anything here differs from the official page, trust the official page.