Start in iMessageMaine Universal Gambling Self-Exclusion
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Maine uses a universal self-exclusion list with category choices. The current state rule lets you select casinos and slot facilities, advance deposit wagering, fantasy contests, sports wagering, or any combination of those activities. Terms are one year, three years, five years, or lifetime, and enrollment is available in person, through a virtual appointment, or through a regulated internet wagering operator.
Program Details
Maine Universal Self-Exclusion List
Online & In-PersonDuration
1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
The categories selected on the request: casinos and slot facilities, advance deposit wagering, fantasy contests, and sports wagering
Official Website
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Choose every regulated gambling category you want covered and keep confirmation of the categories and term on your request.
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Review Maine Gambling Control Board Chapter 13 and list each category you want to restrict
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Apply in person at the Gambling Control Board office, a licensed casino or slot facility, or a participating problem gambling services location; you may also request a virtual appointment through the provider linked by the Gambling Control Unit
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For internet sports wagering, fantasy contests, or advance deposit wagering, you may also request exclusion through a regulated operator's platform or application
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Present or upload government-issued identification, be photographed, and complete the Board's Request for Self-Exclusion form
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Choose one year, three years, five years, or lifetime and mark every category you want included
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Keep the completed request or confirmation and verify that the selected facilities and accounts have processed the exclusion
Ending or Removing Self-Exclusion
A one-year, three-year, or five-year exclusion ends automatically on the last day of the month of the original request. A lifetime exclusion may be reviewed only after five years. The written petition must include a detailed explanation, a history of any violations, and verification of a reinstatement session with a Board-approved problem gambling services agency. Removal requires Board action.
Important Notes
The request is category-specific, so mark every activity you need covered. The current Gambling Control Unit link to ADEPT gives direct virtual instructions for casino and sports wagering enrollment. Contact the Unit at 207-626-3900 to confirm the current application path for advance deposit wagering or fantasy contests. The current universal-list rule does not name Maine Lottery, charitable gaming, unlicensed sites, gambling outside Maine, or internet gaming under Chapter 39.
Official Sources
Program rules can change. Check these regulator pages before submitting personal information or relying on a duration or removal rule.
Add backup barriers
- Find confidential help
Use official helplines, peer support, treatment directories, and crisis resources.
- Add device barriers
Build a gambling-blocker plan while an exclusion application is processed.
- Protect money access
Ask your bank which gambling-category controls it supports and add backup limits.
- Quit sports betting
Close sportsbook access and make a plan for live betting, game days, and loss chasing.
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Self-exclusion can take days or weeks to go into effect. Detachr helps you add phone barriers and iMessage accountability while you wait.
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are experiencing a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET or consult a qualified professional.