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Getting help in New Jersey

If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in NJ. Official details are 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

    What’s legal here: Online and retail sports betting legal. Casinos, iGaming, and lottery available.

    • Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program · NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)
    • Open the official page / enrollment path
    • 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.
    • 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. If this state has no statewide list, use blockers, helplines, GA, and operator tools anyway.

  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

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.

Go to the official enrollment page

Self-exclusion is not the same as closing one account. It bars the identified gaming activity statewide for the term. Confirm the exact scope on the portal before submitting.

Common questions in New Jersey

How do I self-exclude from gambling in New Jersey?

Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)). 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.

How long does self-exclusion last in New Jersey?

Minimum periods commonly 1 year or 5 years depending on the option you choose; removal only after the selected period expires via DGE process.

What does it cover?

Atlantic City casinos & sports wagering facilities, racetrack sports wagering, and/or internet gaming and sports wagering, depending on the option selected.

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.

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Life After Betting is informational and not affiliated with NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Rules change. If anything here differs from an official page, trust the official page.