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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

   • 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)