Pending approvals, the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Programme, launched by safer gaming technology provider idPair, will be launched in New England in the summer of 2024.
It is planned for it to spread west and south throughout the following months.
Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH), commended the collaborative effort, stating: "A national programme has been needed for a long time, and I am thrilled that New England has the potential to lead the way with this remarkable step forward to a more seamless approach to Voluntary Self-Exclusion.
“With the National VSE Programme, individuals will soon have a unified platform for seeking help and support across the entire United States and receiving up to date information as it’s needed. I encourage all state gaming regulators to join this initiative to provide a stronger safety net for consumers.”
“States do not have to change the terms of their individual programs to join NVSEP, a key detail that solves a problem that had held back this advancement in player protection for so long,” added Jonathan Aiwazian, CEO of idPair.
“The current state programs will coexist with the new option, giving consumers the flexibility to exclude from as many or as few states and products as they choose, including both land-based and online gambling.
“While current self-exclusion protections don’t travel, people do, and we look forward to working with more states to use technology to provide a more comprehensive level of protection for those who need it most.”
