Get Help

You don't have to hit rock bottom to reach out. Asking early is easier than asking late.

1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline run by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. It's for anyone affected by gambling, including family and friends. 800gambler.org

For yourself

NJ self-exclusion
Run by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement. It works in three steps:

Pick what to block. Atlantic City casinos, racetrack sports betting, and online gambling, or online casinos and sports betting only.
Pick how long. A minimum of one year or five years.
Sign up. Online, by video call, or in person, or call 1-833-788-4DGE to set up an appointment.

Things to know before you sign up:

You can't be removed before the minimum period you chose ends.
If you gamble while excluded, you can lose any winnings, and you'll be removed from the site or casino.
It only covers New Jersey. A bill to link with other states has advanced in the NJ Senate but isn't law yet.

Official self-exclusion page

Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
Support, information, and referrals to counseling and support groups.
800gambler.org

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For family and friends

The 1-800-GAMBLER helpline also takes calls from people worried about someone else.

If you're in crisis

If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Last checked: October 1, 2026.

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