New Jersey is taking significant steps to assist individuals dealing with gambling addiction by streamlining the process for self-exclusion from casinos.
On Wednesday, the state’s Attorney General’s Office announced that individuals can now add their names to the self-exclusion list through the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement website.
Previously, this required individuals to visit a physical location or participate in a video conference for the same purpose.

This self-exclusion list obligates all casinos to deny entrance to those who are on it.
Furthermore, casinos are prohibited from advertising or sending promotions to encourage gambling behavior to the individuals listed.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “While gambling can be fun for some, it is not for everyone.”
He noted that expanding access to the self-exclusion portal helps those grappling with addiction to take charge of their recovery journey more effectively.

To enhance enforcement, New Jersey will distribute photos of those who have opted for self-exclusion to all casinos, facilitating the monitoring of individuals on the list.
The state has already established online self-exclusion for internet gambling, although officials were unable to provide the current number of individuals on the exclusion lists.

Individuals have the option to choose exclusion periods of one year, five years, or for life.
After a one or five-year period, they can request to be removed from the list, thereby regaining the ability to gamble.
MaryJo Flaherty, the acting director of the enforcement division, noted that this change allows for greater privacy, enabling individuals to make a significant and personal decision.

“This new online option empowers individuals with a private and efficient way to make decisions about their gaming habits,” Flaherty explained, adding that it ensures individuals have access to the necessary resources for prioritizing their well-being.

While the online option is now available, individuals still have other avenues for placing their names on the self-exclusion list, including in-person visits to Division of Gaming Enforcement offices in both Atlantic City and Trenton, as well as at the New Jersey racetracks in East Rutherford or Oceanport.