New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck announced two new tools June 12 to assist problem gamblers in the Garden State: a dedicated hotline and a virtual option to self-exclude from gaming activities.
Any gambler who wants to self-exclude from wagering can now contact DGE via a new, dedicated and toll-free phone number (1-833-788-4DGE) to learn about and initiate the process.
Through that hotline, users can set up an in-person appointment with trained DGE staff or take advantage of a new video conference option with department personnel. Either avenue allows patrons to self-exclude themselves from online gambling or both online and in-person gambling, with the new video conference option eliminating a barrier to complete the process without having to leave the house.
