What is self-exclusion?
Is the money or time you’re spending gambling causing problems in your life? Give yourself a break. One tool that many people find useful is self-exclusion. That is when you voluntarily complete a form to opt-out from gambling at casinos or with sports wagering operators in Maine for a chosen length of time. Complete the self-exclusion process in-person or online with the assistance of trained staff. The process is fast and easy. If you have questions, contact Problem Gambling Services Coordinator, Lori Manson, at (207) 626-3615 ext. 20 or email lmanson@adcareme.org
Here are some details:
- Casino Self-Exclusion list: The periods of time you can choose are 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime. The Gambling Control Unit holds the official self- exclusion list and releases the names only to casino or slot establishments.
- Sports Wagering Unauthorized Exclusion list: The periods of time you can choose are 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime. You must complete one of the shorter terms before you can sign up for the lifetime list. The Gambling Control Unit holds the official self- exclusion list and releases the names only to sports wagering operators.
Self-exclusion for casinos and sports wagering is available online! How does it work?
First you contact AdCare’s Problem Gambling Services Coordinator, Lori Manson at (207) 626-3615 ext. 20 or lmanson@adcareme.org to set up an appointment. Often, the service can be done right away if you contact Lori 9-5, Monday-Friday or another convenient time may be selected. Lori will email you a form which is fast and easy to fill out online. Then you will meet with Lori via Zoom to complete the process. If you’d like, Lori can also talk to you about additional problem gambling services that are available such as support groups, free online resources, and counseling services which may be provided at no cost if you can’t afford to pay.
Self-exclusion for casinos and sports wagering is also available in-person with trained staff at select community locations.
Self-Exclusion Locations
| District | Address | City, State, Zip | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual (statewide) | Online services available to complete virtual self-exclusion via Zoom or Facetime with AdCare staff. See also Searsport Counseling Services below. | Statewide | Call 207-626-3615 ext. 20 or email lmanson@adcareme.org to schedule an appointment. Services can usually be done immediately if you call during the business day M-F. |
| Penobscot District | Bangor Public Health and Community Services 103 Texas Avenue | Bangor, ME 04401 | Call 207-992-4465 to schedule an appointment. |
| Penobscot District | BARN (Bangor Area Recovery Network) 142 Center St. | Brewer, ME 04412 | Drop in during center hours or call 207- 561-9444 to schedule an appointment. |
| Central Maine District | Kennebec Behavioral Health 66 Stone Street | Augusta, ME 04330 | Call 207-474-8368 ext. 3607, to schedule an appointment. |
| Central Maine District | Kennebec Behavioral Health 5 Commerce Drive | Skowhegan, ME 04976 | Call 207-474-8368 ext. 3607, to schedule an appointment. |
| Central Maine District | Kennebec Behavioral Health 67 Eustis Parkway | Waterville, ME 04901 | Call 207-474-8368 ext. 3607, to schedule an appointment. |
| Cumberland District | Portland Recovery Community Center 102 Bishop St. | Portland, ME 04103 | Call 207-553-2575 |
| Midcoast District | Searsport Counseling Associates 9 Field Street Suite 103 | Belfast, ME 04974 | Call 207-338-2022 ext. 3 to make an appointment for in-person or online services. |
| Midcoast District | Coastal Recovery Community Center 11 White Street | Rockland, ME 04841 | Call 207-691-3697 to make an appointment |
| Other | Maine Gambling Control Unit 45 Commerce Drive Suite 3 | Augusta, ME 04333 | |
| Other | Hollywood Casino 500 Main Street | Bangor, ME 04401 | |
| Other | Oxford Casino 777 Casino Way | Oxford, ME 04270 |