New Jersey has expanded its self-exclusion program to allow state gamblers an easier and more player-friendly way to distance themselves from wagering.
NJ State Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) have introduced a new online system for self-exclusion for NJ players. The DGE is responsible for monitoring and regulating all gambling in the state, including brick-and-mortar casinos and online casinos. The New Jersey Lottery is the only gaming entity in the state that is outside the DGE’s purview.
The DGE first launched an exclusion program in 2001. The outdated program initially required players to visit a New Jersey brick-and-mortar casino or arrange a video call with a DGE agent in order to exclude themselves from gambling activities.
The new system remedies many of the inconveniences of the original program, allowing players to self-exclude online quickly and easily without going through the hassle of visiting a land-based casino or scheduling a video call with a DGE assistant.
Mary Jo Flaherty, the DGE’s Interim Director, said the updated system provides a simplified, more private, and more accessible platform for players to self-exclude.
The new online exclusion system provides players with a “private and efficient way to make decisions about their habits, ensuring they have the resources they need to prioritize their well-being,” she said.
A Hassle-Free Way to Self-Exclude
AG Platkin and Flaherty underscore the convenience, security, privacy, and accessibility of the online self-exclusion system as its main benefits compared to the original program. The system is available 24/7 for all NJ players.
The upgraded online self-exclusion system is accessible through a dedicated portal on the DGE’s website. Players who want to use the platform can willingly exclude themselves by registering for voluntary self-exclusion and arranging their desired exclusion period. The minimum is one year.
Those who opt to exclude have options to exclude themselves from both land-based gaming venues and from internet gaming, including casinos and sports betting. Self-excluded players will be restricted from all forms of (internet or in-person) gaming.
The portal offers players the option to remove themselves from the New Jersey Self Exclusion List by tendering a request. Removal from the exclusion list can take effect only after the original exclusion period has elapsed.
If players self-excluded at a specific casino or betting company, those restrictions still apply. Players can also self-exclude in person at a casino or through a video call.
States Still Only Half-Compliant With Responsible Gaming Standards
In September 2024, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) published a report on responsible gaming in legal online gambling states. The report showed worrying results. No state fully met all 82 Internet Responsible Gambling Standards (IRGS) set by the NCPG.
Only 10 states met at least 40 of these standards. New Jersey, Connecticut, and Virginia met the most, with 49 each. Twenty states met between 10 and 39 IRGS standards.
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