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Getting help in New York

If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in NY — 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 New York’s official program: Voluntary Self-Exclusion (New York State Gaming Commission)
   • Open the official enrollment page
   • Terms: 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime. Fixed terms end unless you renew within 30 days; you may renew at the end of a duration.
   • Coverage: Sports wagering, commercial casinos, video lottery, NY Lottery draw/instant/QuickDraw, internet & account wagering, pari-mutuel, interactive fantasy sports, charitable gaming, and other Commission-regulated gaming.

   Verified from gaming.ny.gov/voluntary-self-exclusion

   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

   • Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). New York Council on Problem Gambling offers complimentary e-notary for mailed forms: [email protected] or 518-903-0217.
   • 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)