Getting help in Arizona
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in AZ. 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
- Statewide Self-Exclusion (Casino and/or Event Wagering & Fantasy) · Arizona Department of Gaming / Division of Problem Gambling
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: Download the fillable form(s), complete, notarize, and submit with a current color photo (mail or electronic PDF scan). In-person Mon to Fri ~8:30 to 3:00 at ADG (100 N 15th Ave, Ste 202, Phoenix); they can notarize and photograph. Call 602-771-4263.
- Terms: 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years. Irrevocable for the selected term; name drops only when the term ends.
- Coverage: Two separate lists: (1) all Class III tribal casinos (includes hotels/restaurants/venues on property); (2) event wagering & fantasy sports (retail + internet/mobile). File both if you need both.
Verified from problemgambling.az.gov/self-exclusion and FAQs
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
- Arizona 24/7: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXTSTEP to 53342. 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: Download the fillable form(s), complete, notarize, and submit with a current color photo (mail or electronic PDF scan). In-person Mon to Fri ~8:30 to 3:00 at ADG (100 N 15th Ave, Ste 202, Phoenix); they can notarize and photograph. Call 602-771-4263.
Common questions in Arizona
How do I self-exclude from gambling in Arizona?
Statewide Self-Exclusion (Casino and/or Event Wagering & Fantasy) (Arizona Department of Gaming / Division of Problem Gambling). Download the fillable form(s), complete, notarize, and submit with a current color photo (mail or electronic PDF scan). In-person Mon to Fri ~8:30 to 3:00 at ADG (100 N 15th Ave, Ste 202, Phoenix); they can notarize and photograph. Call 602-771-4263.
How long does self-exclusion last in Arizona?
1 year, 5 years, or 10 years. Irrevocable for the selected term; name drops only when the term ends.
What does it cover?
Two separate lists: (1) all Class III tribal casinos (includes hotels/restaurants/venues on property); (2) event wagering & fantasy sports (retail + internet/mobile). File both if you need both.
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