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| Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program |
For several years the members of the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA) have offered a program to allow a person to ban him/herself from each particular casino. In 2004, a new statewide voluntary self-exclusion program was offered so a person can sign one form and not be allowed at any Iowa licensed casino. Passed by the Iowa legislature, this added deterrent is part of the industry’s comprehensive responsible gaming initiative.
How does the program work?
A person can voluntarily request to be banned from all casinos in Iowa by signing an exclusion form. This form will then be disseminated to all IGA member casinos (The two tribal casinos are exempt from participation). By signing this form, a person agrees to a lifetime ban,
and that, if discovered, he/she forfeits any jackpot, slot credit or chips to the Iowa Gambling Treatment program.
How do I get a self-exclusion form?
Click here to print off the most current version of the statewide self-exclusion form. While this form has recently been updated, if a person has registered previously there is no need to submit the form again. The IGA suggests taking the form to the closest gambling counseling treatment center to be notarized and sent in on the person’s behalf. The form can also be taken to the nearest casino. At the casino, the form must be signed in person before security personnel. All self-exclusion resquests will automatically be distributed to every IGA casino property.
Do casino “in-house” forms automatically transfer to the statewide exclusion program?
No. If a person had signed a casino’s “in-house” voluntary self-exclusion form, he/she does not automatically become eligible for the statewide exclusion program. A new form must be completed.
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| Other Responsible Gaming Resources |
| 1-800-BETS OFF |
 The 1-800-BETS OFF helpline is sponsored by the Iowa Gambling Treatment Program and funded by gaming tax dollars. This helpline is a resource for problem gamblers and their loved ones in Iowa. The 1-800-BETS OFF Web site offers valuable information, such as how to spot the warning signs of compulsive gambling and where to turn for help. |
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| Your First Step to Change |
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This interactive self-guided program was developed by Harvard Medical School's Division on Addictions and the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling with support from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the National Center for Responsible Gaming. The gambling version of "Your First Step to Change" is the first of several self-guided programs that will be available on the new BASIS website. If you wish to receive a hard copy, please contact one of the casino properties or treatment program locations. |
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| National Center For Responsible Gaming |
| The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) was the first national organization exclusively devoted to funding independent, peer-reviewed scientific research on pathological and youth gambling. The NCRG was founded in 1996 to improve prevention and treatment of gambling disorders through research and public education. With its grant-making functions conducted by Harvard's Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders, the NCRG now focuses on its public education mission with an annual conference that brings together the leading research scientists at top universities to report their findings. |
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| National Council on Problem Gambling |
| The mission of the National Council on Problem Gambling is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. |
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| Harvard Medical School's Division on Addictions |
| The mission of the Division on Addictions at Harvard Medical School is to strengthen worldwide understanding of addiction through innovative research, education and the global exchange of information. The Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders was established in 2000 as a program of the Division on Addictions at Harvard Medical School with support from the National Center for Responsible Gaming. |
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| Executive Management & Employee Responsible Gaming Education (EMERGE) |
| This web-based training program was developed by Harvard Medical School faculty with support from the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) and the Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders. EMERGE is a scientific research-based, self-paced program that teaches employees about the nature of addiction, how gambling can become an addiction, and the specific responsible gaming policies and practices of their company. EMERGE is available to employees 24/7 thanks to its online platform. For more information on EMERGE, visit www.emerge-training.org. |
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| Project 21 |
| Originated by Harrah's Atlantic City in 1989, Project 21 educates employees and minors on the consequences of underage gambling. The project has now been adopted by IGA members. |
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| "Who’s 21?" |
The gaming industry encourages responsible gaming through its enforcement of age restrictions. All Iowa gaming customers must be at least 21 years of age and carry a valid photo ID.
Because it's often difficult to determine a person's age by sight, the properties card everyone who appears to be under the age of 30. How well can you spot an underage person? Take the American Gaming Association "Who's 21" age quiz and see. |
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