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The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued safety reminders and tips this week for college hoops enthusiasts and bettors in anticipation of the upcoming March Madness.
Problem Gambling Awareness Month is also observed in March.
I, like all members of Playinmichigan, consider this matter with utmost seriousness. During Super Bowl week, I recounted a personal anecdote about the impact of my father’s gambling on our lives. Reflecting on it, I can’t help but imagine the stability we could have enjoyed if either of my parents had been able to establish boundaries. However, it is still within reach for others to make a change before it’s too late.
I conducted a study to determine the level of ease or difficulty in self-restriction on a gambling app, website, or through Michigan’s provided resources. Keep reading for straightforward methods to promote responsible gambling, including setting betting limits and implementing complete exclusions.
Operators offer limits on apps, sites
In the state, it is mandatory for all legally licensed websites to provide choices for limitations and/or exclusions. To evaluate these measures, I decided to conduct tests on both a website and various apps. To assess the website, I utilized a Caesars Sportsbook account.
To access the wagers landing page, locate the “responsible gaming” tab adorned with a shield logo, positioned below your user account. Proceed to click on this tab to reveal an explanatory document provided by Caesars, commencing with the necessary legal warning mandated in Michigan.
Caesars provides links to the state’s resources and its own offerings. It offers individuals the option to voluntarily enroll in a self-exclusion program for a minimum duration of 12 months.
If an individual decides to opt for self-exclusion, the sportsbook offers a printable form that can be filled out and sent via mail. By choosing this route, the person is prohibited from participating in any Caesars wagers activities, including the use of reward cards and benefits. Additionally, this exclusion applies to all Caesars-owned properties, including future ventures that may commence after the restriction has been implemented.
Upon the completion of one year, an individual can seek reinstatement of their privileges by filling out a form and sending it via mail to the responsible gaming office of the company. The approval process for reinstatement takes a minimum of 30 days, and the applicant must not have violated any of their exclusion settings.
Using Caesars’ online choices
If you are someone who favors electronic convenience, simply navigate to the user accounts tab and select “account settings.” Within this section, you will find the “responsible gaming” tab, offering three options: gaming limits, cool off, and self-exclusion.
Users have the option to choose their gaming limits from the “gaming limits” tab. They can select daily limits ranging from $100 to $10,000, weekly limits ranging from $100 to $50,000, or monthly limits ranging from $100 to $100,000. Similar ranges are available for betting spending limits and for the duration of time one can spend on the site, which ranges from one hour to 24 hours.
Users have the option to select a shorter exclusion period using the “cool off” tab. They can choose breaks that range from three to 30 days.
The “self-exclusion” tab provides an electronic way to access the most stringent restrictions.
If bettors favor less marketing, they can contact [email protected]caesarssportsbook.com or dial (855) 474-0606.
It takes less than five minutes to install online restrictions.
Placing restrictions using apps
Afterwards, I proceeded to explore comparable features on the sportsbooks apps of FanDuel and DraftKings. Similar to my experience with the Caesars site, I effortlessly applied my restrictions in a timely manner.
Both applications provide users with options for responsible gaming, such as setting time limits, wager limits, cooling off periods, and periods of self-exclusion.
I opted for a 30-day cooling off period for both. Similar to a Facebook deactivation, FanDuel did prompt me to enter my password once again. Instantly, both websites logged me out and sent emails verifying our temporary break.
In addition to frantically trying to recall my password, setting up restrictions on the apps required less than five minutes of my time as well.
In order to reverse any temporary exclusions, a waiting period of at least 24 hours is required. It’s similar to when a friend takes away your phone to prevent you from calling your ex, but if you have the number memorized, you can still call from another phone. I attempted a similar workaround with DraftKings by accessing their website instead of using the app for my restriction.
I approached the computer, knowing that I would be automatically logged in. Upon clicking, the system began its usual process of logging me in, but abruptly ejected me, keeping intact the limits I had set for myself. It would be great if our phones could do the same for our exes!
Michigan offers resources, too
Michigan’s extensive range of restrictions now provide more comprehensive coverage, encouraging individuals to make full use of them.
“In order to ensure an enjoyable and responsible gambling experience, Henry Williams, the executive director of MGCB, emphasized the importance of creating a wagering limit plan for events like March Madness or any other time,” stated a press release.
Individuals who desire a complete self-exclusion from all state-authorized providers can submit an application to the Responsible Gaming Database maintained by the gaming control board.
The form provides the option to opt-out of internet gaming, internet sports betting, or both. You can then select a one-year or five-year exclusion from both activities. As stated in the board’s announcement, providers and operators have the choice to implement these exclusions across multiple states.
Once again, the exclusions provided solely pertain to online gambling and online sports betting.
Individuals facing gambling difficulties in person have the option to enroll in the Disassociated Persons program voluntarily. By joining this program, they are legally prevented from visiting any of Detroit’s physical casinos in person.
Individuals who breach the rules will be expelled from the premises and face charges of trespassing. Additionally, any winnings obtained will be confiscated. Once added to the list, individuals must wait a period of five years before being eligible to request removal.
You can find all the state’s resources, including a 24-hour gambling help line, by clicking on the provided links.
If you or someone you are acquainted with requires assistance with a gambling-related problem, please dial 1-800-270-7117 to reach the Problem Gambling Helpline of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
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