Problem gambling help and self-exclusion
If gambling is causing you or someone close to you harm, help is free and confidential.
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call, text or chat at 1800myreset.org), 24/7, all 50 states. This is the National Council on Problem Gambling's number, which replaced the older 1-800-GAMBLER branding; some casino sites still print 1-800-GAMBLER. ncpgambling.org · verified 2026-10-17
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For emotional crisis support you can also call or text 988 (988lifeline.org).
Signs it may be a problem
Mohegan Sun's responsible-gaming page lists self-check questions such as hiding gambling from family, being unable to stop, gambling to pay debts, or being unable to pay bills because of losses. Mohegan Sun responsible gaming · verified 2026-10-17
By state
Connecticut
Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-789-7777 (24/7, call/chat/text).
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods offers its own on-site self-exclusion (one-time 5-year period or lifetime, per the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling). Connecticut also runs a statewide self-exclusion list for online and retail sports wagering.
Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun offers its own on-site voluntary exclusion (1 or 5 years, per the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling) and describes self-exclusion on its responsible-gaming page.
Massachusetts
Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-327-5050 (call, or text GAMB; 24/7, free, confidential). Voluntary Self-Exclusion: GamLine 1-800-426-1234.
Encore Boston Harbor
Massachusetts statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion covers all MA casino gaming floors. In-person enrollment is available at the GameSense/PlayWell info center inside Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino, or by phone at 1-800-426-1234. Enrolling means forfeiting rewards points and promotional offers.
MGM Springfield
Massachusetts statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion (see Encore entry): enroll in person at the info center inside MGM Springfield or by phone at 1-800-426-1234.
Plainridge Park Casino
Massachusetts statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion (see Encore entry): in-person enrollment at the info center inside Plainridge Park Casino, or by phone at 1-800-426-1234.
Rhode Island
Problem Gambling Helpline 1-877-9-GAMBLE (1-877-942-6253), per the casinos and RI Lottery.
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort
Bally's offers self-exclusion for one year, five years or permanently, through the Security office (401-475-8220).
Bally's Tiverton Casino & Resort
Bally's says self-exclusion can be requested through its Security department; Tiverton: 401-816-6000.
Maine
Dial 211 (or text your ZIP code to 898-211) for Maine's problem-gambling help. Casino self-exclusion help: ADEPT problem-gambling coordinator, 207-620-5229.
Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor
Maine casino self-exclusion (1, 3, 5 years or lifetime) can be signed at the Maine Gambling Control Unit (207-626-3900) or at the casino; the state list is held by the Gambling Control Unit.
Oxford Casino Hotel
Maine casino self-exclusion (see Bangor entry); the state's instructions list the Oxford Casino as a sign-up location (207-539-6700).
About self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is a voluntary program you sign up for to bar yourself from casino gaming for a chosen time. Rules differ by state (length, whether you forfeit rewards or winnings, how to reverse it); read the program's own terms first. This site does not enroll anyone and does not collect your information.