New self-exclusion system launches in New Jersey

Responsible Gambling

NJ has new online portal for people to ban themselves from casinos and online gambling.

State authorities and gambling enforcement officials are introducing an easier way for people to self-exclude from gambling — a process in which a person struggling with a gambling addiction can voluntarily have themselves banned from casinos and online gambling. 

The move is meant to clamp down on problem gambling within New Jersey, even as revenue for casinos, gambling and sports betting continue to climb. 

Rather than having to meet a state official in person or take part in a videoconference, the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement announced this week that it now has a 24/7 online application portal where people can add themselves to the self-exclusion list. 

There are separate applications to be added to the list for the state’s brick-and-mortar casinos and for online gambling and sports betting. 

It marks a shift from a previous method the state Attorney General’s Office put in place and touted in 2023, which required an applicant to take part in an online videoconference. 

State officials did not explain what prompted this change from the previous system.  

“Making the self-exclusion process more accessible is a critical step in our ongoing commitment to responsible gaming,” said Mary Jo Flaherty, interim director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, which regulates New Jersey’s casino, gambling and sports betting industries. 

“This new online option empowers individuals with a private and efficient way to make decisions about their gaming habits, ensuring they have the resources they need to prioritize their well-being,” Flaherty said.

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