New Jersey problem gamblers who want to put themselves on the retail casino self-exclusion list can do so immediately online. The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) announced that individuals can use its website to sign up.
The DGE previously made self-exclusion available by showing up to a physical casino or through a video conference. Now, with just a few clicks of a button, players can take responsible gambling in New Jersey into their own hands, in a much simpler way.
The rules of self-exclusion remain the same, as does removal from the list, too.
Why NJ made self-exclusion more accessible
Requiring individuals to attend a physical casino or a video conference online involves an extra step that not everyone is going to do. Eliminating those steps now makes it more likely for individuals to sign up.
Gamblers will have the option of a one- or five-year ban from Atlantic City casinos. However, the process of applying is much easier, and is available 24/7.
Individuals must provide photo ID online, which will be sent to each casino once applying.
MaryJo Flaherty, acting director of the enforcement division, said, according to CBS News:
“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.”
The privacy factor Flaherty made is another factor in this new scenario. Gamblers with an addiction can sign-up almost anonymously, without having to face the public.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a statement:
“While gambling can be fun for some, it is not for everyone. Expanding our self-exclusion portal makes it easier for those struggling with addiction to manage their recovery.”
The previous options of in-person self-exclusion or a video conference are still available. It’ll be interesting to see if more people utilizing the new online option.
How to get removed from casino self-exclusion list
The expiration of a one- or five-year ban from does not mean individuals can re-enter an Atlantic City casino again. Similar to Pennsylvania, gamblers must request removal, even for online gambling self-exclusion.
The process is nearly the same as signing up. Future gamblers must read instructions that states the DGE has five business days to remove an individual’s name from the self-exclusion list.
Then, individuals must submit the same information it did when signing up. When there’s a match, the five-day waiting period begins.
The fact that the application and removal process is online makes it much easier for New Jersey residents to access.
