Support Resources

If you suspect that someone you love or know is suffering from a gambling problem, it’s natural to want to help. Just remember that it’s up to the individual to seek help and being judgmental is not going to help at all.

It must be the player’s choice, and only when he or she is ready. What you can do is offer support by following these tips.

• Learn about help and support available before approaching the person.
• Prepare examples of how the person’s gambling has had a negative impact on you and others.
• Remember that the behavior is the problem, not the person.
• Communicate using “I” messages without being judgmental (e.g., “When you do this, I feel…”)
• Be supportive and offer resources if the person is open to getting help.

If you would like to learn more about responsible gaming, consult with a GameSense Advisor.

If you feel you need help, please call or visit the following 24-hour confidential resources:

Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
1.800.GAMBLER
http://www.nevadacouncil.org/

Maryland Council on Problem Gambling
1.800.GAMBLER
https://www.marylandproblemgambling.org/

Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
1.800.327.5050
https://macgh.org/
https://gamesensema.com/

Michigan Association on Problem Gambling
1.800.GAMBLER
http://www.michapg.com/

Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling
1.800.GAMBLER
https://www.msgambler.org/

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
1.800.GAMBLER
https://800gambler.org/

New York Council on Problem Gambling
1.877.8HOPENY | Text HOPENY (767369)
https://nyproblemgambling.org/

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
1.800.589.9966
https://pgnohio.org/

If you desire to self-limit from gaming at all US based MGM Resorts International properties, you may request a Self-Limit Program Enrollment Form at the Casino Cage of any of our US based casino properties. In addition, in the states of Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Ohio individuals requesting to be self-excluded may also fill out a form specific for that state.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
1.410.230.8800
https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org/voluntary-exclusion-program/

Massachusetts Gaming Commission
1.617.979.8400
https://massgaming.com/about/voluntary-self-exclusion/

Michigan Gaming Control Board
1.313.456.4100
https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/resources/responsible-gaming

Mississippi Gaming Commission
1.228.297.8174
selfexclusion@mgc.ms.gov
https://www.msgamingcommission.com/links/problemgaming/problem_gaming

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
1.833.788.4343
https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-gaming-enforcement-home/self-exclusion-program/

Nevada Gaming Control Board
1.702.486.2000

Ohio Lottery
1.800.868.4208
https://timeoutohio.com/

New York State Gaming Commission
1.518.388.3300
https://gaming.ny.gov/voluntary-self-exclusion