Massachusetts residents concerned about controlling their wagering with the arrival of retail and online sports betting sites now have a specific way to opt out of that environment.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced Friday that a voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) list specific to legal sports betting has been created, allowing residents to ban themselves from retail and online sports betting.

“VSE programs are proven to be a successful tool for those who need a break from gambling to manage their own play,” MGC Chair Cathy Judd-Stein said in a press release. “In light of research we have at our disposal, the MGC and our licensees are committed to offering these types of programs and a range of other resources to help gamblers in the Commonwealth.”