At NJ.Bet, we take responsible gambling very seriously. Gambling should be an enjoyable and entertaining activity, but it’s important to play within your limits and for money you can afford to lose. If you find that gambling is no longer fun and you are losing more than you can afford, it’s time to stop. Many online casinos and betting sites offer self-exclusion or cool-down options to help manage your gambling habits.
Problem Gambling in New Jersey
In New Jersey, approximately 6% of adults are considered problem gamblers, and more than 350,000 people engage in gambling activities annually. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, there are several resources available to provide support and assistance.
How Do Online Casinos Handle Responsible Gambling And Prevent Addiction?
The chances of you developing into a problem gambler, to become addicted to gambling, are very remote. According to a study conducted by Yale Medicine, about 1% of all gamblers become problem gamblers.
Still, the fact of the matter is that it does happen and in those instances, it can destroy lives. Online casinos are aware of this fact and they do their part to provide the necessary tools to prevent and control problem gambling.
Every online casino site has put into place governors to help problem gamblers limit and even prevent themselves from accessing their site.
Should further assistance be required, the online casinos provide links directly off their site to enable players to connect to organizations whose role it is to help people deal with and overcome a gambling addiction.
Your online casino site will enable you to install to your account a number of measures designed to control your gambling urges. You can set specific deposit limits, as well as betting limits and time limits on your ability to play at their online casino.
You’re even able to self-suspend your account via a 72-hour cooling off period. There’s a more restrictive self-exclusion program available through state regulators that when invoked will prevent you from participating in any form of legal, regulated online gambling for a period of between 1-5 years. Learn more about cooling off and self-exclusion here.
Should these measures not prove capable of helping you control your desire to keep gambling, you can go to the next step and seek help from professional organizations.
As mentioned earlier, you’ll find contact info for all of the leading gambling treatment centers right on the front page of your online casino’s website.
These third-party gambling addiction experts who can be contacted in order to get the gambling addict professional help if their problem persists. These groups include the National Council on Problem Gambling, which offers a 24-hour national confidential helpline. They also offer access to advice on how to gamble responsibly at responsibleplay.org.
Gamblers Anonymous is similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. This organization is a fellowship of problem gamblers who share their experiences and come together to support each other in recovery from a gambling problem. There are no dues or fees for a Gamblers Anonymous membership.
Help and Support Resources for NJ Players
- Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ)
- Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537)
- Website: 800gambler.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
- Phone: 1-800-522-4700
- Website: ncpgambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
- Website: gamblersanonymous.org
- New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Remember, responsible gambling is about keeping it fun and staying in control. Always play for money you can afford to lose, and if you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, seek help immediately. At NJ.Bet, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling and ensuring our users have the tools and resources they need to gamble responsibly.