Help, breaks and self-exclusion in Michigan
Free, confidential help is there any time. If gambling's taking more of your money or time than you'd like, talk to someone. You don't need to be in crisis to call.
Online gambling here is only for adults aged 21 or over.
Talk to someone now
Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline — 1-800-GAMBLER
1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2453)
24/7, 365 days a year
Text 800GAM; chat via 800gambler.org. Calls from Michigan are routed to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). The former Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-270-7117 'will remain in operation'.
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Block yourself from gambling
Self-exclusion locks you out of gambling accounts for as long as you choose. It's free and takes a few minutes.
Responsible Gaming Database (internet gaming and internet sports betting)
Lets a patron voluntarily self-exclude from all Michigan-regulated online gaming and internet sports betting; licensed operators may not let listed persons open accounts or wager (MCL 432.311(4)(b)).
WebsiteDisassociated Persons List (Detroit commercial casinos — land-based)
Voluntary lifetime self-exclusion from the three Detroit commercial casinos; removal can be requested after 5 years. Land-based only.
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Signs it might be time for a break
- Spending more money or time than you planned
- Chasing losses or borrowing to gamble
- Hiding gambling from people close to you
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not playing
Tools every licensed casino must offer
Every licensed casino lets you set deposit limits, take a time-out or self-exclude from your account settings. Best move: set your limits before you play, not after a bad night.
More support
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer fellowship of people who share their experience to recover from problem gambling (listed by MGCB).
WebsiteGam-Anon
Support for family members and friends of people with a gambling problem (listed by MGCB).
WebsiteDon't Regret the Bet (MGCB campaign)
MGCB responsible-gaming campaign site with tools for gaming responsibly.
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