Start in iMessageMassachusetts Gambling Self-Exclusion Program
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Massachusetts offers 3 self-exclusion programs for people who want to voluntarily exclude themselves from covered gambling. Below you will find program details, how to apply, and what to verify before enrolling.
Available Programs
Massachusetts Gaming Voluntary Self-Exclusion
Online & In-PersonDuration
1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
Gaming areas at Massachusetts casinos and areas for pari-mutuel or simulcast wagering
Official Website
Visit program site →Massachusetts Sports Wagering Voluntary Self-Exclusion
Online & In-PersonDuration
1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
Retail sports wagering areas and accounts or platforms operated by Massachusetts-licensed sportsbooks
Official Website
Visit program site →Massachusetts iLottery Voluntary Self-Exclusion
Online & In-PersonDuration
1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
Deposits, ticket purchases, and games on the Massachusetts online iLottery platform when available; not retail lottery purchases
Official Website
Visit program site →How to Apply
Follow these steps to enroll in Massachusetts's self-exclusion program.
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Choose casino gaming, sports wagering, iLottery, or more than one category on the Massachusetts VSE enrollment form
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Start enrollment by calling the 24-hour Safer Gaming Education Line at 1-800-426-1234, using PlayWell online chat, or visiting a PlayWell Info Center
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For remote enrollment, use a device with email, a camera, and video capability; the form is provided during the appointment
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Show government-issued identification with a photograph and signature, sign the agreement, and have a photograph taken
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Choose one year, three years, five years, or lifetime; lifetime is available only after completing a shorter exclusion term
Ending or Removing Self-Exclusion
A fixed term does not end automatically. After the selected period, complete a reinstatement session with a designated agent and submit the removal petition. The session can be arranged through a PlayWell Info Center, PlayWell online chat, or the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. You remain excluded until the session and removal process are complete.
Important Notes
Massachusetts lets you enroll in one or more VSE categories, so casino gaming and sports wagering should be selected together if you want both covered. An operator may extend an exclusion to other gambling it offers. Retail lottery purchases are not covered by the current VSE options; iLottery exclusion applies only to the state online platform when available.
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.
While you wait for your exclusion to process, add phone barriers with Detachr
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.