✓New Jersey Players ✓Independently Reviewed ✓Updated November 2026

Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment — not a source of income, a way to solve financial problems, or an escape from difficulties in your life. If gambling has stopped being fun, or if it is causing problems with your finances, relationships, or mental health, the tools below can help you take a break or stop.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

The following are common signs that gambling may have become a problem:

  • Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
  • Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost
  • Hiding your gambling from family or friends
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
  • Missing work, family commitments, or other responsibilities because of gambling
  • Thinking about gambling constantly or using it to escape problems

If any of these apply to you, consider setting limits or self-excluding using the options below.

Self-Exclusion in New Jersey

The NJ DGE operates a statewide self-exclusion program for players who want to stop. Self-excluding removes you from all NJ DGE licensed online casino and sports betting platforms for a period you choose — 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime.

To self-exclude from NJ online gambling, visit njdge.gov and go to the Internet Gaming Self-Exclusion section.

Once you self-exclude:

  • Your accounts at all NJ DGE licensed online casinos and sportsbooks will be closed
  • Any funds in your accounts will be returned to you
  • You will be prohibited from creating new accounts with any NJ licensed operator
  • Re-entry to the program before your exclusion period ends is possible through a formal process with the DGE

Responsible Gambling Tools Available at NJ Licensed Casinos

All NJ DGE licensed operators are required to offer responsible gambling tools. These include:

Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit. Limits take effect immediately when reduced; increases require a waiting period (usually 72 hours) to prevent impulsive decisions.

Session Time Limits: Set a time limit for each gambling session. You will receive an alert when your time is up.

Reality Checks: Automatic reminders every 30 or 60 minutes showing how long you have been playing and your net wins/losses for the session.

Self-Exclusion: Available directly through each operator's responsible gambling section, in addition to the NJ DGE statewide program.

Cooling-Off Periods: A temporary break from gambling (1 day to several months) without the permanence of full self-exclusion.

For Family and Friends

If you are worried about someone else's gambling, the most useful step is often to talk with them about the tools above. Every licensed operator lets a player set limits, take a cooling-off period or self-exclude from their account settings, and the DGE program covers every licensed site at once.

Keeping Gambling Enjoyable

For players who gamble recreationally, these practices help keep gambling in its proper place:

  • Set a budget before you start and treat it as the cost of entertainment — not an investment
  • Set a time limit and stick to it
  • Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose
  • Never chase losses — if you have reached your budget, stop
  • Avoid gambling when you are emotionally upset, stressed, or intoxicated
  • Take regular breaks from gambling, even if it is going well

21+ only. Online gambling is available and regulated in New Jersey by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement.