This is how to self exclude from casinos in every state gambling is currently legal in.

I was a problem gambler for over 25 years and self exclusion is in my opinion the only way to truly way to quit gambling. Below I have given a full list of states gambling is legal in and the type of gambling offered followed by the steps to self exclude. I also recommend sending a letter to your credit card companies and bank asking them to block your card from being used at a casino.

You can also consider seeking support from gambling addiction help groups like Gamblers Anonymous, but published data suggests GA is only about 5% effective at actually helping people quit. In my opinion, self exclusion is roughly 95% more effective, because it physically keeps you off the casino floor and off their marketing lists instead of relying on willpower alone.

Our goal with this page is to help 100,000 people self exclude — and just as important, get removed from casino marketing lists so you stop being targeted with the offers, comps, and mailers that pull people back in.

Gambling is Legal in:

Alabama: Limited forms like bingo, tribal gaming, and charity gaming.
Alaska: Tribal casinos only (10 properties); most other forms of gambling are illegal.
Arizona: Tribal casinos, state lottery, event wagering, and fantasy sports.
Arkansas: State lottery, casino gaming, sports betting, and horse racing.
California: Card rooms, tribal casinos, horse racing, and the state lottery.
Colorado: Commercial casinos, tribal casinos, retail and online sports betting.
Connecticut: Tribal casinos, state lottery, retail and online sports betting, and online casino gaming.
Delaware: Racino casinos, table games, the state lottery, online casino gaming (iGaming), and sports betting.
Florida: Tribal casinos, pari-mutuel facilities (horse/greyhound tracks, jai alai), cardrooms, the state lottery, and the Seminole Tribe’s statewide mobile sports betting app (Hard Rock Bet).
Georgia: State lottery (draw games, scratch-offs, and online iLottery play) and daily fantasy sports. Georgia has no casinos and no legal sports betting.
Idaho: State lottery, tribal casinos (seven casinos across four tribes), and pari-mutuel/historical horse racing. Idaho has no commercial casinos and no legal sports betting.
Illinois: Commercial casinos, retail and mobile sports wagering, video gaming terminals, horse racing, and the state lottery.
Indiana: Riverboat and land-based commercial casinos, one tribal casino (Four Winds South Bend), retail and mobile sports wagering, horse racing, and the state lottery.
Iowa: Commercial casinos, racetrack casinos, retail and mobile sports wagering, fantasy sports, and advance deposit wagering on horse racing.
Kansas: Four state-owned commercial casinos, retail and mobile sports wagering, pari-mutuel racing, and the state lottery.
Kentucky: No commercial or tribal casinos. Legal gambling is limited to the state lottery, pari-mutuel and historical horse racing (HHR) wagering at racetracks, and retail/online sports wagering (legal since September 2023).
Louisiana: Land-based and riverboat casinos, racetrack casinos (racinos), retail and online sports wagering, fantasy sports, and the state lottery.
Maine: Two commercial casinos (Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino Bangor), retail and mobile sports wagering, and the state lottery.
Maryland: Commercial casinos, state lottery, sports wagering, and fantasy contests.
Massachusetts: Casino gaming, sports wagering (retail and mobile), and iLottery.
Michigan: Detroit commercial casinos, tribal casinos, online casino gaming (iGaming), online and retail sports betting, and fantasy sports.
Minnesota: Tribal casinos and the state lottery only — Minnesota has no commercial casinos, no legal sports betting, and no legal online casino gaming.
Mississippi: Commercial casinos and their in-person/on-property sportsbooks (mobile betting only works while physically on casino property).
Missouri: Riverboat casinos and legal sports wagering (retail and mobile).
Montana: Video gambling machines in bars, taverns, and card rooms, plus legal sports betting through the state lottery’s Sports Bet Montana.
Nebraska: Tribal casinos, state-licensed commercial casinos, pari-mutuel horse racing, sports betting, and the state lottery.
Nevada: Commercial casinos (no statewide list — exclusion is property-by-property), retail and mobile sports betting, and limited online gaming (mainly online poker).
New Hampshire: Charitable gaming casinos (no commercial or tribal casinos), state lottery (including iLottery), and sports betting (offered exclusively through DraftKings under a state contract).
New Jersey: Atlantic City commercial casinos, online/internet casino gaming, retail and mobile sports wagering, and racetrack simulcast wagering.
New Mexico: Tribal casinos, racetrack casinos (“racinos”), retail sports betting (tribal), and the state lottery.
New York: Commercial casinos, tribal casinos (for state-list purposes), racetracks/pari-mutuel wagering, retail and mobile sports betting, video lottery terminals, the state lottery (including Quick Draw), and interactive fantasy sports.
North Carolina: Sports betting (retail and mobile), pari-mutuel/horse racing wagering, the state lottery, and tribal casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee and Catawba Two Kings, which fall outside the state program).
North Dakota: Tribal casinos, charitable gaming (bingo, pull-tabs, poker, sports pools), and the state lottery.
Ohio: Commercial casinos, racinos (video lottery terminals), and retail/mobile sports gaming.
Oklahoma: Tribal casinos (no commercial casinos), the state lottery, and daily fantasy sports. Sports betting remains illegal statewide.
Oregon: State lottery (draw games, scratch tickets, video lottery terminals), sports betting run exclusively through the Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings partnership, and tribal casinos (not state-regulated).
Pennsylvania: Commercial casinos, retail and online sports wagering, online casino gaming (iGaming), video gaming terminals (VGTs) at truck stops, and fantasy sports contests.
Rhode Island: Two casinos (Bally’s Twin River Lincoln and Bally’s Tiverton), retail and mobile sports wagering, video lottery terminals and table games, and RI iLottery.
South Dakota: Limited-stakes commercial casino gaming in Deadwood (blackjack, craps, keno, poker, roulette, slots, sports wagering), nine tribal casinos, and video lottery terminals via the South Dakota Lottery.
Tennessee: Online-only sports wagering (no casinos or retail sportsbooks of any kind) and the state-run lottery.
Texas: State lottery, charitable bingo, and pari-mutuel horse/greyhound racing only — no commercial or tribal casinos, and no legal sports betting.
Utah: No legal gambling of any kind — no lottery, no casinos, no sports betting.
Vermont: Online sports wagering, fantasy sports, and the state lottery — no commercial or tribal casinos.
Virginia: Commercial casinos, retail and online sports betting, account-based lottery play, charitable gaming, and horse racing wagering.
Washington: Tribal casinos, house-banked card rooms, and retail (in-person only) sports betting at tribal casinos.
West Virginia: Land-based casinos and racetrack casinos, plus online casino gaming and online sports betting (both legally tied to a physical casino license).
Wisconsin: Tribal casinos only (no commercial casinos), tribal-operated sports betting apps, the state lottery, and charitable bingo/raffles.
Wyoming: Online/mobile sports betting, pari-mutuel wagering, skill-based amusement games, and tribal casinos on reservation land.

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Alabama: Limited forms like bingo, tribal gaming, and charity gaming.

Alabama has no state-run or commercial casinos. The only casino-style gaming comes from three tribal casinos operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians — Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore, Wind Creek Wetumpka, and Wind Creek Montgomery — and each runs its own gaming commission and its own self-exclusion policy.

Contact each tribal casino directly: call or visit the customer service or security department at Wind Creek Atmore, Wetumpka, or Montgomery and ask about their self-exclusion process, since there’s no statewide list.
Typical requirements include providing personal information, signing a form agreeing to be excluded, and having your photo taken for identification.
Ask about exclusion length (one year, five years, or lifetime) and whether the decision can later be reversed.
Alabama’s “electronic bingo” parlors, whose legality varies by county, aren’t covered by a formal statewide program either — ask those venues directly about any in-house exclusion option.

Since Alabama has no state-regulated online casinos, block offshore gambling sites with software like Gamban or BetBlocker, and keep copies of any exclusion forms or agreements you sign for your records. Being caught gambling after self-excluding can lead to trespassing charges.

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Alaska: Tribal casinos only (10 properties); most other forms of gambling are illegal.

Alaska has no statewide self-exclusion program — each of its ten tribal casinos sets its own policy independently, and there’s no centralized or state-mandated list.

Contact each tribal casino individually to ask about its specific self-exclusion process, since practices aren’t standardized statewide.
The Alaska Department of Health’s problem-gambling resources focus on counseling and support rather than a formal exclusion registry.

Given the lack of a formal program, a personal commitment matters more here than elsewhere: consider notifying friends or family, avoiding areas near casinos, and seeking help from a counselor specializing in gambling addiction. The National Council on Problem Gambling helpline (1-800-522-4700) can connect you to support even without state-level options.

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Arizona: Tribal casinos, state lottery, event wagering, and fantasy sports.

The Arizona Department of Gaming’s Problem Gambling section offers real, statewide self-exclusion — with separate forms for casino exclusion and for event wagering & fantasy sports (EWFS).

Get the form: https://problemgambling.az.gov/self-exclusion
Choose your type: Casino Self-Exclusion bars you from all Arizona casinos; EWFS Self-Exclusion bars you from wagers or fantasy contest entries at any licensed facility or online/mobile platform. These are separate — select both if you want full coverage.
Complete the form and attach a current photo of yourself.
Get it notarized, either in person or through the Department’s remote notary option (submit the unsigned form and photo by email; staff will schedule a video notary session within 1–3 business days).
Mail or deliver the notarized form to the Arizona Department of Gaming.

Once you’re on the list, you can’t collect winnings or recover losses at Arizona casinos, and entering one anyway can mean trespassing charges. The exclusion covers every Class III Indian Gaming Facility in the state, including restaurants and hotels on casino property, and excluding from one Harrah’s/Caesars property excludes you from all of them worldwide. If you’re worried about cash access, Everi STeP can block you from ATMs at over 1,000 gambling locations, including several in Arizona.

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Arkansas: State lottery, casino gaming, sports betting, and horse racing.

Arkansas has no statutorily mandated self-exclusion program at the state level, though individual casinos may offer their own.

Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis offers a voluntary two-year self-exclusion — you must visit in person to arrange it.
At any casino, ask to speak with security or customer service about self-exclusion; you’ll likely need to fill out a form and show ID.

If physical casinos in your area don’t offer self-exclusion, tools like Gamban or BetBlocker can block access to online gambling platforms. The Arkansas Council on Problem Gambling and national helplines can help you find support and additional resources beyond self-exclusion.

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California: Card rooms, tribal casinos, horse racing, and the state lottery.

To self-exclude from licensed gambling establishments in California, you can follow these steps:

The California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) administers a statewide self-exclusion program, but it only covers state-licensed card rooms — it does not apply to tribal casinos, horse racing, or the state lottery. Tribal gaming in California operates on sovereign land, and each of the state’s 60-plus tribal casinos regulates itself, meaning there are effectively dozens of separate exclusion programs you’d need to contact individually if you gamble at tribal properties.

Obtain the Self-Exclusion Request form (CGCC-CH7-05) from the California Gambling Control Commission’s website: https://www.cgcc.ca.gov (search “self-exclusion” or check the Forms section). Background information is also maintained by the Attorney General’s office at https://oag.ca.gov/gambling/exclusion.
Choose Your Term: You can select a One Year or Lifetime exclusion. One-year terms are irrevocable for that period; there is no “5-year” option in California as there is in some other states.
Complete the Form: You’ll need to provide identifying information and a passport-quality photo along with a physical description (height, weight, eye/hair color).
Submit the Form: Mail the completed form to the CGCC as instructed on the form itself.

Once you’re on the list, you are banned from every state-licensed card room in California. If you enter one anyway and win or lose money, that establishment is required to confiscate the funds and forward them to the state’s Office of Problem Gambling rather than pay you out.

Because tribal casinos are not covered, if you gamble at a tribal property (Pechanga, San Manuel, Morongo, etc.) you must contact that casino’s own responsible-gaming or player-services office directly and ask about its internal self-exclusion list. California does not currently have legal online sports betting or online casino gaming, so tools like Gamban or BetBlocker are most useful for blocking offshore/illegal betting sites; consider also asking your bank to block gambling-related transactions.

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Colorado: Commercial casinos, tribal casinos, retail and online sports betting.

To self-exclude from gaming in Colorado, you can follow these steps:

The Colorado Division of Gaming runs a statewide voluntary self-exclusion program through its “BetSmart” platform, covering everything under the Limited Gaming Control Commission’s authority — the commercial casinos in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, plus licensed retail and online sports wagering (sportsbook apps).

Enroll Online, In Person, or by Mail: Visit https://betsmart.colorado.gov/self-exclusion to sign up online, visit a Division of Gaming office in person, or print the form, get it notarized, and mail it to a Division of Gaming office.
Choose Your Term: You can self-exclude for 1 year (the minimum), 3 years, or 5 years.
Submission Method Matters: The online option is the fastest, but if you prefer paper, notarization is required before mailing.

Once enrolled, you are excluded from all forms of gaming regulated by the state, including walking onto a commercial casino floor and placing bets through any licensed Colorado sportsbook, online or retail. Attempting to gamble while excluded can result in removal, trespassing consequences, and forfeiture of any winnings.

Colorado also has two tribally-owned casinos (Sky Ute Casino and Ute Mountain Casino Hotel, both run by the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes). These operate under separate tribal-state compacts and are not automatically covered by the state BetSmart list, so if you gamble there, contact those properties directly about their own exclusion options. For blocking access to offshore or unlicensed online gambling sites that fall outside state regulation, tools like Gamban or BetBlocker add another layer of protection, and you can also ask your bank to flag or block gambling-related transactions.

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Connecticut: Tribal casinos, state lottery, retail and online sports betting, and online casino gaming.

To self-exclude from legal gambling in Connecticut, you can follow these steps:

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) runs a statewide self-exclusion program covering the state’s licensed online and retail gaming operators — this includes the online sports betting and online casino (“iCasino”) platforms run by DraftKings, FanDuel, and PlaySugarHouse/Rush Street, as well as retail sports wagering locations such as Bobby V’s Sports Gaming lounges and Winners.

Access the Program: Enroll through the state’s portal at https://portal.ct.gov/gaming/self-exclusion, or download the paper form at https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCP/GAMING/Self-Exclusion-Request-Form.pdf.
Choose Your Term: Options include 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime.
Complete and Submit: The portal allows online enrollment; the paper form can be submitted by mail if you prefer not to register digitally.

Once excluded, you’re prohibited from collecting any winnings, recovering losses, or accepting complimentary gifts or services from any licensed Connecticut gaming operator.

Important gap: this statewide list covers the online/mobile platforms and retail sportsbook lounges regulated by the DCP, but it does not automatically bar you from the casino floors at Foxwoods Resort Casino or Mohegan Sun, which are run by sovereign tribal nations under their own compacts. If slots or table games at those two properties are part of your gambling, you’ll need to separately contact Foxwoods’ or Mohegan Sun’s player development/responsible gaming office and ask to be placed on their internal exclusion list. The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling helpline (1-888-789-7777) can also help connect you to counseling and support groups, and Gamban or BetBlocker can help block gambling sites/apps not covered by the state list.

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Delaware: Racino casinos, table games, the state lottery, online casino gaming (iGaming), and sports betting.

To self-exclude from gambling in Delaware, you can follow these steps:

Delaware runs all legal gambling — its three casinos (Delaware Park, Dover Downs, and Harrington Raceway & Casino), their table games, sports betting, and iGaming/online casino products — through the Delaware Lottery, and the self-exclusion program covers all of it under one list.

Get the Application: Call the Delaware Lottery Office in Dover at (302) 739-5291, or visit in person at 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904. More information is posted at https://www.delottery.com/More/Video-Lottery/Self-Exclusion-Program.
In-Person Requirement: Unlike some states, Delaware requires you to submit the application form in person at the Lottery office — it cannot be completed and mailed in remotely.
Choose Your Term: Options are 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime.

Once you’re on the list, self-exclusion applies to all three video lottery/casino properties, their table games, the iGaming website, and the Lottery’s sports betting mobile app. If you knowingly enter a gaming area after self-excluding, you are guilty of a Class A misdemeanor under Delaware law. Any winnings you manage to collect while excluded are also subject to forfeiture, and you cannot recover any losses.

For support, the Delaware Council on Problem Gambling helpline is 1-888-850-8888. Since Delaware’s online casino and sports betting run through the same state-regulated platform, enrolling in the Lottery’s self-exclusion program covers those automatically — but Gamban or BetBlocker are still worth installing to block any offshore or unlicensed gambling sites, and you can ask your bank to flag gambling-related transactions.

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Florida: Tribal casinos, pari-mutuel facilities (horse/greyhound tracks, jai alai), cardrooms, the state lottery, and the Seminole Tribe’s statewide mobile sports betting app (Hard Rock Bet).

To self-exclude from gambling in Florida, you can follow these steps:

Florida’s gambling landscape is fragmented: most casino-style gaming is run by the Seminole Tribe on sovereign land under its compact with the state, while pari-mutuel facilities and cardrooms are regulated separately by the state’s Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering (now part of the Florida Gaming Control Commission). The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling helps coordinate self-exclusion across participating facilities.

Enroll In Person: To be excluded from pari-mutuel facilities, cardrooms, or a participating tribal casino, you generally must submit your request in person at that specific property, since there’s no single centralized online statewide portal.
What to Bring: A valid photo ID. Staff will take your photograph and record a physical description, and you’ll typically be asked to turn over any player/loyalty cards.
Choose Your Term: Duration options generally range from a minimum of 6 months up to a lifetime ban, depending on the facility.
Resources: The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling’s self-exclusion information page is at https://gamblinghelp.org/selfexclusion/. Pari-mutuel/cardroom regulatory information is at https://www.flgaming.gov/pmw/.

Because the Seminole Tribe’s casinos and its Hard Rock Bet sports betting app are governed by the tribal-state compact rather than a general state agency, self-exclusion from those specifically should be arranged directly with Seminole Gaming or Hard Rock Bet’s player services — ask them by name for their responsible gaming exclusion list. If you gamble at more than one type of facility (say, a tribal casino and a pari-mutuel cardroom), you may need to enroll separately at each. Gamban and BetBlocker can help block access to gambling apps and offshore sites in the meantime.

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Georgia: State lottery (draw games, scratch-offs, and online iLottery play) and daily fantasy sports. Georgia has no casinos and no legal sports betting.

To self-exclude in Georgia, you can follow these steps:

Georgia is one of the more restrictive states — there are no commercial or tribal casinos and no legal sports betting. The only state-run gambling is the Georgia Lottery, and daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests operate legally under a separate 2018 law.

Georgia Lottery Self-Exclusion: If you play the Lottery’s online/mobile Player’s Club account, you can voluntarily self-exclude for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or 10 years. Once selected, the term is irrevocable — you cannot shorten it partway through. Details are posted at https://www.galottery.com/en-us/myaccount/self-exclusion.html.
How to Enroll or Reinstate: Call the Player Information Hotline at 1-800-GA-LUCKY (1-800-425-8259) to activate self-exclusion or to request reinstatement once your term has expired.
Daily Fantasy Sports: If DFS contests are your concern, look into the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), which lets you exclude yourself from multiple participating DFS operators at once.

Because Georgia doesn’t license casinos or sportsbooks, there’s no statewide “casino self-exclusion” program to enroll in the way there is in Arizona or Colorado. If your gambling involves offshore or unlicensed sports betting and casino websites, the more effective tools are software blockers like Gamban or BetBlocker, installed on every device you use, combined with asking your bank or credit card issuer to flag and decline gambling-related transactions.

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Idaho: State lottery, tribal casinos (seven casinos across four tribes), and pari-mutuel/historical horse racing. Idaho has no commercial casinos and no legal sports betting.

To self-exclude in Idaho, here’s what you should know:

Idaho does not operate a statewide, unified self-exclusion program. There is no state funding earmarked for problem gambling services, and no centralized list covering the Idaho Lottery or the state’s tribal casinos (which include properties run by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes at Fort Hall, the Nez Perce Tribe, and the Kootenai Tribe). Each tribal casino is regulated under its own tribal-state gaming compact and tribal gaming commission, so any exclusion program — if one exists at a given property — is set up and managed independently by that casino.

Contact Each Casino Directly: Reach out to the player services, security, or responsible gaming office at each tribal casino where you gamble and ask specifically whether they offer a voluntary self-exclusion or “do not admit” list, and what their process requires (policies vary by property and aren’t standardized statewide).
Idaho Lottery: If lottery play is part of your gambling, contact Idaho Lottery customer service directly to ask what account controls or exclusion options are available for their draw games and any online features.
Since There’s No State List: Don’t assume excluding yourself at one Idaho casino covers any of the others — you have to repeat the process at each individual property.

Given the lack of a formal state program, leaning on outside tools matters more in Idaho than in most states. Installing Gamban or BetBlocker on your phone and computer blocks access to online and offshore gambling sites; you can also ask your bank or card issuer to decline gambling-related merchant transactions. The National Council on Problem Gambling’s 24/7 confidential helpline is 1-800-522-4700 (or text 800GAM), and Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare Behavioral Health Division can help connect you to local counseling resources.

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Illinois: Commercial casinos, retail and mobile sports wagering, video gaming terminals, horse racing, and the state lottery.

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) runs a statewide Self-Exclusion Program (SEP) that began in 2002 for casinos and was expanded in 2019 to cover sports wagering. Once you’re on the list, you’re barred from Illinois casinos and from placing any sports wager, retail or mobile, in the state.

There is no downloadable form or online application — Illinois requires enrollment in person, completed on the spot with an IGB agent. You can find enrollment locations at the IGB’s Self-Exclusion Program page: https://igb.illinois.gov/help-for-problem-gamblers/self-exclusion-program.html

Go to any IGB office located inside an Illinois casino (no appointment needed) or call ahead to schedule at another enrollment site.
Bring a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID — you cannot enroll without it.
Sit down with an IGB agent to complete the paperwork; the process takes about 30 to 45 minutes and costs nothing.
A photograph is taken as part of your file, which is shared confidentially with Illinois casinos and sports wagering operators for enforcement purposes.

Illinois enrollment carries a mandatory five-year minimum. There is no early opt-out, and even after five years, removal is difficult: you must submit a notarized affidavit from a certified gambling addictions counselor or psychiatrist stating you can gamble responsibly, along with treatment history and a formal petition to the IGB Administrator. If you’re caught gambling while self-excluded, any chips, tokens, or wagering slips in your possession are confiscated and donated to a problem-gambling nonprofit, and you risk arrest for trespassing.

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Indiana: Riverboat and land-based commercial casinos, one tribal casino (Four Winds South Bend), retail and mobile sports wagering, horse racing, and the state lottery.

Indiana’s Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP), run by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) since 2003, covers every Indiana casino, the Four Winds South Bend tribal casino (via a state compact), and all licensed sports wagering, including mobile apps and off-track betting sites in Clarksville, Indianapolis, and New Haven.

The application is State Form 51803, available through the IGC: https://www.in.gov/igc/files/vep-application-sample.pdf

Sign up in person at the IGC office in Indianapolis, at any Indiana casino, or with an approved problem gambling treatment provider.
Present a valid driver’s license or government-issued ID; a staff member will photocopy it and compare it against your signature and appearance.
Choose your exclusion length: one year, five years, or lifetime.
Sign a waiver and release, and have an IGC designee witness your signature confirming you’re not enrolling under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

If you pick the one- or five-year term, you are not automatically removed — you must file a written removal request after the term ends, or you stay on the list indefinitely. A lifetime term can never be reversed. While enrolled, you forfeit any winnings, lose check-cashing and credit privileges, and can be arrested for trespassing if found on a casino gaming floor.

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Iowa: Commercial casinos, racetrack casinos, retail and mobile sports wagering, fantasy sports, and advance deposit wagering on horse racing.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) runs a single voluntary self-exclusion program covering every licensed casino, racetrack, sportsbook, and fantasy sports operator in the state, with legal authority under Iowa Code 99D.7(23) and 99F.4(22). Program details and enrollment options are on the IRGC’s site: https://irgc.iowa.gov/self-exclusion-program/program-overview

Enroll by mail, in person at the IRGC’s Des Moines office, in person at an Iowa Gambling Treatment Program (IGTP) agency, or in person at any licensed casino or racetrack — check the FAQ page for the specifics of each method.
Choose a term of five years or a lifetime exclusion. A five-year term ends automatically; a lifetime term cannot be lifted.
Your exclusion begins on the date you sign the form, though it can take up to two weeks for every licensee’s system statewide to catch up.

Once enrolled, licensed operators must pull you from marketing lists and deactivate any player club, sports betting, or fantasy sports accounts tied to you. If you’re found in a casino or racetrack gaming area anyway, you’ll be removed from the property, may be charged with criminal trespassing, and forfeit any winnings. The state keeps enrollee names confidential, shared only with the IRGC and licensed operators.

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Kansas: Four state-owned commercial casinos, retail and mobile sports wagering, pari-mutuel racing, and the state lottery.

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) runs two separate exclusion programs — one for casinos, one for sports wagering — so you need to apply to both if you want to be cut off from everything.

For casinos, the Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) offers a two-year or lifetime ban: https://krgc.kansas.gov/problem-gambling/voluntary-exclusion-program/

Apply in person only — either at any of the four state-owned casinos (Boot Hill, Kansas Star, Hollywood at Kansas Speedway, or Kansas Crossing) with no appointment needed, or at the KRGC’s Topeka office by calling 785-296-5800 for an appointment.
Bring a government-issued photo ID; the agent photocopies it and takes your picture on-site.
Choose two years or lifetime. Coming off a two-year ban requires a problem-gambling assessment and completion of healthy-lifestyle courses before the commission will consider reinstatement.

For sports wagering, Kansas actually allows a remote process. Download the Sports Wagering Exclusion Form, photograph your ID, then email the KRGC contact listed on the page to request secure upload instructions rather than emailing the documents directly: https://krgc.kansas.gov/problem-gambling/sports-wagering-exclusion-program/

Violating either program can lead to arrest for criminal trespassing and forfeiture of any winnings or credits in your possession.

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Kentucky: No commercial or tribal casinos. Legal gambling is limited to the state lottery, pari-mutuel and historical horse racing (HHR) wagering at racetracks, and retail/online sports wagering (legal since September 2023).

Kentucky does not have a single statewide self-exclusion list the way most states do. State regulation (809 KAR 10:007) requires each licensed sports wagering operator to maintain its own commission-approved exclusion list, and the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRC) compiles those into a shared master list so operators can flag you across the board — but there’s no one downloadable form that covers everything at once.

To self-exclude from sports betting, go to each licensed operator’s own responsible-gaming page. KHRC maintains a directory of the direct links for Caesars, FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, Bet365, and Barstool: https://khrc.ky.gov/Documents/OnlineSelfExclusion.pdf
To self-exclude from Kentucky Lottery’s online “Fun Club” games, log into your account and use the “Self-Exclusion” or “Deactivate My Account” option, choosing your own exclusion period: https://play.kylottery.com/en-us/myaccount/self-exclusion.html
For historical horse racing (HHR) machines and pari-mutuel wagering at a physical racetrack, contact that track’s patron services or security office directly, since exclusion there is handled at the facility level.

Because there’s no unified statewide list, it’s worth pairing this with a device-level blocker like Gamban or BetBlocker, and asking your bank or card issuer to flag gambling-merchant transactions. For support, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER or visit kygamblinghelp.org.

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Louisiana: Land-based and riverboat casinos, racetrack casinos (racinos), retail and online sports wagering, fantasy sports, and the state lottery.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB), enforced through the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division, maintains the statewide Self-Exclusion List covering all licensed casino gaming establishments. Full instructions are here: https://lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov/media/ygqkkvtj/instructions.pdf

The Request for Self-Exclusion from Casino Gaming form must be submitted in person at one of five State Police Gaming Field Offices: Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, or Bossier City.
Bring valid ID — a driver’s license, passport, or military ID. State Police staff will photograph you on-site as part of the file.
Providing your Social Security number is optional but helps operators identify you for enforcement; it is not required to complete the request.

Louisiana’s casino self-exclusion runs a minimum of five years, and you cannot petition for removal before that term is up — removal after that requires a board hearing. Separately, sports wagering and fantasy sports operators licensed in Louisiana are required to offer their own in-platform self-restriction or self-exclusion tools, and many link back to the same statewide casino form, so check each app’s responsible-gaming settings if you want to be excluded from betting specifically. If you’re caught gambling while on the list, any winnings are confiscated and remitted to the state, you’ll be escorted out, and you can be arrested.

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Maine: Two commercial casinos (Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino Bangor), retail and mobile sports wagering, and the state lottery.

Maine’s self-exclusion program is jointly administered by the Gambling Control Unit (which holds the official list) and ADEPT Maine, a nonprofit that runs the actual enrollment process on the state’s behalf. Details are here: https://adeptme.org/problem-gambling/ and https://www.maine.gov/dps/gcu

Contact ADEPT’s Problem Gambling Services Coordinator by phone or text at (207) 620-5229 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or by email to set up an appointment — often same-day.
You can complete the form entirely online: the coordinator emails you the form, then walks you through finalizing it over a video call, so you never have to leave home.
In-person enrollment is also available at select community organizations statewide.
You’ll enroll separately (or together) in the Casino Self-Exclusion List and the Sports Wagering Unauthorized Exclusion list, each with terms of 1, 3, 5 years, or lifetime — for sports wagering, you must complete a shorter term first before you’re eligible to choose lifetime.

The Gambling Control Unit keeps your name confidential, releasing it only to casinos or sports wagering operators as required for enforcement. If you enter a casino while excluded, you risk arrest for trespassing, and any winnings are turned over to the state.

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Maryland: Commercial casinos, state lottery, sports wagering, and fantasy contests.

To self-exclude in Maryland, you can follow these steps:

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) runs a single Voluntary Exclusion Program covering casinos, video lottery terminals, lottery play, instant bingo, sports wagering, and fantasy competitions. You can choose any one of these activities or any combination.

Obtain the Application: The form is not available for online submission — it must be filled out and signed in person, either at MLGCA headquarters in Baltimore or at any Maryland casino during operating hours.
Choose Your Activities: Decide whether you want to exclude from casinos, the lottery, sports wagering, fantasy contests, instant bingo, or some combination — you must specify each one you want covered.
Bring Photo ID: You must present a government-issued photo ID, and you cannot be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the process.
Choose a Term: You can elect either a two-year exclusion or a lifetime exclusion.
Submit: The application is reviewed by MLGCA’s Responsible Gambling Coordinator; once approved, your name is sent to casino operators, and marketing mail typically stops within 4–6 weeks.

If you take the two-year option, getting removed afterward requires a professional problem-gambling assessment, completion of any recommended treatment, and a formal Request for Removal Application — MLGCA has final say. Entering a casino while excluded can lead to arrest for criminal trespassing, and you forfeit any winnings. Maryland’s list only covers Maryland; other states’ casinos aren’t automatically included. Questions can go to [email protected].

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Massachusetts: Casino gaming, sports wagering (retail and mobile), and iLottery.

Massachusetts runs a single statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) Program, jointly administered by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, that covers casino gaming, sports wagering, or both — you choose which.

Enroll by Phone: Call the 24-hour Safer Gaming Education Line at 1-800-426-1234.
Enroll Online: Use the live chat feature at PlayWell.org, available around the clock.
Enroll In Person: Visit a PlayWell Info Center inside Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, or Encore Boston Harbor during casino hours — no appointment needed — or schedule an appointment with the MGC directly at 617-533-9737.
Enroll Remotely: If you can’t get to a casino, remote video enrollment is available for anyone with a computer or mobile device and a camera.
Bring ID and Sign: You’ll need government-issued photo identification and will have your photograph taken as part of the agreement.

You choose a term of one year, three years, five years, or lifetime (lifetime requires having completed a shorter term first). Unlike some states, your exclusion does not expire automatically — once your term ends, you must complete a brief “reinstatement session” with a trained professional before you’re removed from the list. Enrollment and petition-for-removal forms, in multiple languages, are posted directly on massgaming.com.

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Michigan: Detroit commercial casinos, tribal casinos, online casino gaming (iGaming), online and retail sports betting, and fantasy sports.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) runs two separate self-exclusion tools, and you may need both depending on where you gamble.

Disassociated Persons List (DPL) — for Detroit’s three commercial casinos: Download the Disassociated Persons Application Form from michigan.gov/mgcb, then call 888-223-3044 to schedule an appointment; sign-up must be done in person. This exclusion is for life, though you can petition for removal after five years using a separate Removal Request Application.
Responsible Gaming Database (RGD) — for online/mobile: Covers Michigan-licensed online casino gaming and internet or retail sports betting. You can apply using the RGD form online, by mail, or in person, and choose a one-year or five-year term; you can exclude from online casino, online sports betting, or both separately.

Processing for the RGD can take up to 45 days, after which the MGCB emails written confirmation. Both forms are posted on the MGCB’s Self-Exclusion Forms page. If you violate a Detroit casino exclusion you can be charged with trespassing; casinos also forfeit your winnings and player-club points. As an added layer, the MGCB partners with Gamban to give Michigan residents free licenses for device-level gambling-site blocking software — worth pairing with either list. For help, call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117 (1-800-GAMBLER).

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Minnesota: Tribal casinos and the state lottery only — Minnesota has no commercial casinos, no legal sports betting, and no legal online casino gaming.

Minnesota does not run a statewide self-exclusion list. Because the state’s roughly two dozen casinos are tribally owned and operated under gaming compacts with the state, each facility sets and manages its own self-exclusion program independently — there is no shared database, and not every tribal casino participates.

Contact Each Casino Separately: If you want to be excluded, you must reach out to the responsible-gaming or security office at each individual tribal casino you frequent and sign that property’s voluntary exclusion agreement.
Choose a Term: Most casinos that offer the option let you pick a fixed period — commonly six months, one year, three years, or lifetime.
Understand What It Covers: You agree not to enter that casino’s premises for the chosen period, and the casino agrees to stop sending you marketing mail. If you win a jackpot of $1,200 or more while excluded, it will typically be withheld.

Because there’s no statewide list and no online or sports-betting exclusion program to use, it’s worth layering on other protections: install Gamban or BetBlocker on your phone and computer to block gambling sites and apps generally, and consider asking your bank or card issuer to block gambling-merchant transactions. For support, contact the Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline (call or text 1-800-333-HOPE) or the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling.

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Mississippi: Commercial casinos and their in-person/on-property sportsbooks (mobile betting only works while physically on casino property).

The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) runs a statewide Self-Exclusion Program that bans you from all licensed casinos — including their restaurants, events, and on-property sportsbooks and apps.

Start Online: Go to the MGC’s self-exclusion portal at selfexclusionforms.msgamingcommission.com and create an account with your email address.
Complete the Form: Answer the required questions, then upload a profile photo of yourself, a photo of yourself holding your ID, and photos of the front and back of your ID. If you don’t have a smartphone or computer, MGC locations will provide access to one.
Choose a Term: The minimum exclusion is three years; you can choose longer terms up to ten years, and lifetime exclusion becomes available only after you’ve completed a prior three-year term.
Wait for Confirmation: Your exclusion typically takes effect within three business days of approval, once licensed operators are notified.

Once excluded, you’re pulled from all casino marketing lists, and violating the agreement means immediate ejection and possible arrest for criminal trespass. It does not stop you from playing the Mississippi Lottery or bingo. Questions can go to [email protected] or 228-297-8174 (call or text, Monday–Friday).

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Missouri: Riverboat casinos and legal sports wagering (retail and mobile).

The Missouri Gaming Commission runs two distinct lists depending on what you want to exclude from.

List of Disassociated Persons (DAP) — for casinos: Download the DAP Application from the Missouri Gaming Commission’s website. It must be signed in person in front of a Gaming Commission agent — either at the commission office located inside every licensed Missouri casino, or at the commission’s Jefferson City headquarters. You’ll need a clear photo ID. This exclusion is for life, though you may petition for removal after five years on the list.
SEP List — for sports wagering: A separate, newer self-exclusion list specifically for sports betting, both online and in-person. Enrollment runs for a five-year term, after which you’re automatically removed. Contact the Missouri Gaming Commission for current enrollment details, as this program was only recently established.

Once on the DAP list, you’re removed from casino marketing, denied check-cashing and credit privileges, and barred from player’s club programs. If you’re caught on a casino floor while excluded, you’ll be charged with criminal trespassing, a class B misdemeanor, and any chips or credits in your possession may be forfeited. Missouri’s problem gambling helpline (1-888-BETS-OFF) is available 24/7 for additional support.

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Montana: Video gambling machines in bars, taverns, and card rooms, plus legal sports betting through the state lottery’s Sports Bet Montana.

Montana does not offer a statewide self-exclusion program for its casinos, card rooms, or the video gambling machines found in bars and taverns across the state — there is no centralized exclusion database.

Contact Each Location Individually: If you want to self-exclude from a specific casino, card room, or gambling establishment, you’ll need to reach out to that business directly, since Montana’s Gambling Control Division does not maintain a shared list.
Use Sports Bet Montana’s Built-In Tools: For sports wagering, the state lottery’s official app, Sports Bet Montana, is required by state regulation to offer responsible-gambling controls directly in your account settings, including deposit/loss limits and a full self-exclusion option you can activate yourself in the app.

Because there’s no statewide casino list to fall back on, it’s worth adding extra layers of protection: Gamban or BetBlocker can block gambling websites and apps across your devices, and your bank or credit card issuer may be able to block transactions to gambling merchants on request. The Montana Council on Problem Gambling offers free counseling and a 24/7 helpline at 1-888-900-9979.

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Nebraska: Tribal casinos, state-licensed commercial casinos, pari-mutuel horse racing, sports betting, and the state lottery.

Nebraska’s gaming industry is still young — voter-approved commercial casino gaming only began in 2022 — and the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) built a self-exclusion program to go along with it. The NRGC moved its self-exclusion program onto the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), a shared multi-state platform, so Nebraska residents can now enroll online rather than only on paper.

Start at the NRGC’s Responsible Gaming page (nrgc.nebraska.gov/responsible-gaming), which links directly to the NVSEP enrollment portal at nvsep.org.
Create an account and complete the online application, which includes identity verification and a digital signature — no in-person visit or notarization is required for the standard online enrollment.
Choose your exclusion length: one year, three years, five years, or lifetime.
Once processed, your name is shared with all Nebraska-licensed gaming establishments, which are required to deny you entry, wagering, credit, and comp/loyalty privileges.

If you gamble while self-excluded, any winnings are forfeited and you can be treated as a trespasser. Nebraska’s tribal casinos operate under separate compacts, so it’s worth confirming with the NRGC or the individual tribal gaming commission whether tribal properties are also bound by the state list. For help beyond self-exclusion, the state’s 24-hour problem gambling helpline is 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837).

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Nevada: Commercial casinos (no statewide list — exclusion is property-by-property), retail and mobile sports betting, and limited online gaming (mainly online poker).

Nevada is the odd state out here: unlike almost every other legal-gambling state, it has no single statewide self-exclusion list that bars you from every casino at once. The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s well-known “Excluded Persons List” (the so-called “black book”) is not a self-exclusion tool — it’s a list of people barred for cheating, criminal ties, or other misconduct, maintained by the Board itself, not something you can voluntarily join.

Contact the security or “patron services”/responsible gaming office at each specific casino you want to be excluded from and ask for their self-exclusion process. Most major Nevada resorts and casino companies have their own internal self-exclusion or “voluntary exclusion” programs, with their own forms, ID/photo requirements, and durations.
Because each casino (or casino company, for multi-property groups) runs its own list, you generally need to repeat this at every operator you want covered.
For Nevada’s limited regulated online gaming (chiefly online poker), the Nevada Gaming Control Board has separately established a self-exclusion mechanism specific to interactive/online play — ask the Board’s Enforcement Division about enrolling if you gamble online in Nevada.

Given the lack of a single list, many people in Nevada supplement casino-level self-exclusion with software blockers like Gamban or BetBlocker on their phone and computer, and by asking their bank or credit card issuer to block gambling-related transactions. The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling can help identify which properties to contact and offers confidential counseling referrals.

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New Hampshire: Charitable gaming casinos (no commercial or tribal casinos), state lottery (including iLottery), and sports betting (offered exclusively through DraftKings under a state contract).

New Hampshire’s gambling landscape is unusual: instead of commercial or tribal casinos, the state licenses “charitable gaming” casinos that operate table games and historic horse racing-style terminals on behalf of nonprofit beneficiaries. For years there was no unified self-exclusion list, only exclusion at individual charitable casinos. That changed in 2025: Governor Ayotte signed HB 2, which folds the state’s various self-exclusion tools into one centralized, statewide list covering all forms of legal gambling and renames the regulator the State Lottery and Gaming Commission. As of this writing that unified platform was still being built out, so check gaming.nh.gov or nhlottery.com for the current status of the statewide rollout.

In the meantime, two self-exclusion tools already work today:

NH Lottery / iLottery and My603Rewards: log into your account, go to “My Account,” scroll to Responsible Gambling, and select Self-Exclusion. You can choose one, three, or six months; once confirmed, it cannot be reversed early. You can also call NH Lottery Support at 1-866-204-6954.
Individual charitable casinos: ask casino management or security for that property’s self-exclusion form; most require photo ID and bar you from that location’s gaming floor for a set period.

For DraftKings sports betting, use the app’s own responsible-gaming settings to self-exclude or deposit-limit, since it’s the state’s sole licensed sportsbook operator. Pairing any of these with a phone/computer blocker like Gamban and a bank-level gambling transaction block adds an extra layer of protection while New Hampshire’s statewide list comes online.

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New Jersey: Atlantic City commercial casinos, online/internet casino gaming, retail and mobile sports wagering, and racetrack simulcast wagering.

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) runs one of the country’s more established self-exclusion programs, covering both land-based Atlantic City casinos and the state’s large online gaming and sports betting market.

Go to the DGE’s self-exclusion portal at njportal.com/dge/selfexclusion.
If you only want to be excluded from internet gaming and online/mobile sports wagering, you can complete the “Internet Gaming and Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion” registration entirely online — one request covers every licensed New Jersey iGaming and online sportsbook site.
If you want to be excluded from Atlantic City casino properties and racetrack sports wagering as well (“Property Self-Exclusion”), you must appear in person — either at the DGE office, the New Jersey Racing Commission, or a New Jersey racetrack — or set up a video conference by calling 1-833-788-4DGE. Expect to show photo ID and be photographed.
Choose a duration: one year, five years, or lifetime.

Once registered, you’re barred from collecting winnings, redeeming comps, or receiving marketing from any covered operator, and entering an excluded property can be treated as trespassing. Removal can only be requested after your minimum term (one or five years) expires. DGE also offers a free consultation with a problem-gambling counselor as part of enrollment.

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New Mexico: Tribal casinos, racetrack casinos (“racinos”), retail sports betting (tribal), and the state lottery.

New Mexico’s tribal gaming compacts and racetrack casinos are overseen by the New Mexico Gaming Control Board (NMGCB), and self-exclusion can be done either at a single property or statewide across virtually all licensed and tribal gaming venues.

For a statewide exclusion covering all racetrack casinos and tribal gaming facilities, contact the NMGCB directly — call (505) 841-9700 — or ask a casino’s security/management for the statewide self-exclusion form, since most properties keep copies on hand.
If you only want to exclude yourself from one specific casino or racetrack, ask that property’s Security or Management department for their individual self-exclusion form; terms vary by property.
Choose a duration: one year, five years, or lifetime.

Once enrolled, your photo and application details are distributed confidentially to casino and state personnel. You’ll be denied entry to covered gaming areas, forfeit any winnings or cash found in machines/tables, and can be escorted out — or arrested for trespassing — if found on an excluded property. The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (rganm.org), a nonprofit backed by the state’s member casinos, is a good starting point for forms and counseling referrals, and its 24/7 helpline is (888) 696-2440.

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New York: Commercial casinos, tribal casinos (for state-list purposes), racetracks/pari-mutuel wagering, retail and mobile sports betting, video lottery terminals, the state lottery (including Quick Draw), and interactive fantasy sports.

New York’s Gaming Commission runs a single Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program that, unusually, covers nearly every form of legal gambling in the state at once.

Download the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Form from gaming.ny.gov/voluntary-self-exclusion (available in English and several other languages) or pick one up at any licensed gaming facility.
Complete the form and attach a recent photograph.
Submit it one of three ways: in person at a licensed gaming facility’s designated problem-gambling intake area, in person at the Commission’s Schenectady headquarters, or by U.S. mail to Schenectady — mailed forms must be notarized. (The New York Council on Problem Gambling offers free electronic notary service if you need one.)
Choose a duration: one year, three years, five years, or lifetime.

The Commission distributes the self-exclusion database to all regulated operators within five days of your submission, and operators must stop marketing to you and deny wagers, credit, comps, and club memberships. Any winnings earned while self-excluded are forfeited, and being caught on a licensed facility’s grounds during your term can lead to a trespassing arrest. One- to five-year terms end automatically unless you file a renewal (with an updated photo) within 30 days of expiration; lifetime exclusions do not expire.

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North Carolina: Sports betting (retail and mobile), pari-mutuel/horse racing wagering, the state lottery, and tribal casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee and Catawba Two Kings, which fall outside the state program).

North Carolina’s legal commercial sports wagering market launched in March 2024, and lawmakers required a voluntary self-exclusion program as part of that law. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission (NCSLC) administers it, and one enrollment covers every licensed mobile and retail sportsbook and pari-mutuel wagering operator in the state.

Complete the Enrollment Form, currently hosted through a DocuSign web form linked from ncgaming.gov’s Responsible Gaming page.
Verify your identity — be ready to provide government-issued ID or answer identity-verification questions as part of the online process.
Alternatively, you can enroll in person at a Claims Center operated by the NC Education Lottery.
Choose a duration: one year, three years, five years, or lifetime.

Enrollment usually takes effect within three to four business days, after which licensed operators must block you from wagering, stop targeted marketing to you, and refuse to pay out winnings. Note this program does not cover North Carolina’s tribal casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee, Catawba Two Kings) — you’d need to self-exclude from those directly with the property or tribal gaming commission.

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North Dakota: Tribal casinos, charitable gaming (bingo, pull-tabs, poker, sports pools), and the state lottery.

North Dakota does not operate a centralized, statewide self-exclusion program covering all forms of gambling. The state’s Attorney General Gaming Division regulates charitable gaming, but self-exclusion is handled separately by each individual venue.

Contact each tribal casino directly. North Dakota has five tribal gaming operators (Spirit Lake Nation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Three Affiliated Tribes, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate), and each manages its own voluntary exclusion program under its individual gaming compact. Ask casino security or the surveillance/compliance office about their specific process, required documents, and ban duration.
If you play charitable gaming (bingo halls, pull-tab outlets, poker rooms), ask the venue operator about any in-house self-restriction options, since the state licensing division does not maintain a master list.
Reach out to GamblerND (1-877-702-7848) for counseling, financial recovery tools, and help navigating exclusion requests across multiple venues.

Because there is no unified list, self-exclusion in North Dakota takes more legwork than in states with a single form. Consider software-based blocking tools like Gamban or BetBlocker, which prevent access to online gambling sites and apps across your devices, and ask your bank or card issuer about blocking gambling-related transaction codes on your debit or credit cards.

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Ohio: Commercial casinos, racinos (video lottery terminals), and retail/mobile sports gaming.

Ohio runs a genuine statewide program called Time Out Ohio, a joint effort between the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery Commission that bans you from all four Ohio casinos, all seven racinos, and every licensed sports gaming outlet (retail and mobile) at once.

Enroll Online: Go to the Time Out Ohio portal at timeoutohio.com, available 24/7. You’ll need a camera-capable device, a valid government-issued ID, and your full Social Security number to verify your identity.
Enroll In Person: You can also complete enrollment at any of the 4 casinos or 7 racinos with help from commission staff on-site.
Choose Your Term: Options are a minimum of 1 year, a minimum of 5 years, or a lifetime ban. There is no notarization requirement.
If Identity Verification Fails: You’ll get a “pending” status and must complete verification either through a scheduled virtual appointment (email [email protected]) or in person at a casino or racino.

Once enrolled, you forfeit any points, comps, or promotional credits. If you’re caught at a banned facility, you must surrender any winnings or wagering instruments, and you can be charged with criminal trespassing. Removal after your term requires a separate request through the same portal — you are not removed automatically.

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Oklahoma: Tribal casinos (no commercial casinos), the state lottery, and daily fantasy sports. Sports betting remains illegal statewide.

The Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming (OAPGG) runs a statewide self-exclusion program in partnership with 17 tribal gaming commissions and roughly 94 casinos — but participation is voluntary for tribes, so not every casino is covered.

Get the Form: Available at oapgg.org/self-exclusion in three ways — an electronic form submitted online with a follow-up notary session, a printable mail-in form, or in-person help at the OAPGG office in Norman (501 E Alameda St, Suite E; call 405-801-3329 ahead).
Gather What You Need: A driver’s license and a separate recent photo of yourself (selfies are fine).
Fill Out the Form: Legal name, aliases, birth date, address, physical description, and initials next to statements explaining what self-exclusion means and what happens if you return to a casino.
Choose a Term: 1, 3, 5, or 10 years — this cannot be changed once submitted.
Notarize: In-person forms must be signed in front of a notary; online forms are verified via a brief video notary session.

Because not all tribal nations participate, check OAPGG’s current list of participating tribes for casinos you frequent, and consider contacting non-participating casinos directly about their own house exclusion policies.

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Oregon: State lottery (draw games, scratch tickets, video lottery terminals), sports betting run exclusively through the Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings partnership, and tribal casinos (not state-regulated).

Oregon is a notable gap state — it lacks a comprehensive statewide self-exclusion list covering all forms of gambling.

Oregon Lottery / Sports Betting: Self-exclusion is available through the DraftKings Sportsbook app (Oregon’s exclusive lottery sports betting partner) and through your Oregon Lottery online account settings. You can set temporary exclusions starting at a 30-day minimum, extendable indefinitely, or request a longer/permanent exclusion.
Video Lottery Terminals: Ask Oregon Lottery Player Services about applying limits or exclusions tied to your lottery account, since VLTs at bars and taverns run through the same Lottery system.
Tribal Casinos: Oregon does not regulate the state’s nine tribal casinos, so there is no shared exclusion list. Contact each casino’s security or player services office individually.

Given these gaps, self-exclusion in Oregon is only part of the picture. Strongly consider pairing it with Gamban or BetBlocker to block gambling sites and apps at the device level, and ask your bank about blocking gambling merchant transactions on your cards.

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Pennsylvania: Commercial casinos, retail and online sports wagering, online casino gaming (iGaming), video gaming terminals (VGTs) at truck stops, and fantasy sports contests.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) runs one of the most thorough self-exclusion systems in the country, but it treats each gambling type as a separate program you must opt into individually.

Pick Your Category: Casino, iGaming (includes online sports wagering), Video Gaming Terminals, and Fantasy Contests are all separate self-exclusion programs at responsibleplay.pa.gov/self-exclusion. Enroll in each one you want covered.
Enroll Online: Sign up through the PGCB’s Self-Exclusion portal at gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/SelfExclusion.
Or Enroll In Person: Schedule an appointment at a PGCB office, or visit a PGCB office located inside a licensed casino, by calling the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling at 717-346-8300.
Choose a Term: Casino self-exclusion is 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime. iGaming, VGT, and Fantasy exclusions run for the selected term and expire at the end (though you can request an extension).

While excluded, you cannot collect winnings, recover losses, or accept comps. Violating the terms means forfeiting any winnings and possible criminal trespass charges.

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Rhode Island: Two casinos (Bally’s Twin River Lincoln and Bally’s Tiverton), retail and mobile sports wagering, video lottery terminals and table games, and RI iLottery.

Rhode Island doesn’t have one single online statewide portal covering everything — exclusion is split between the physical casinos and the online iLottery platform.

For Casino, Table Games, and Retail/Mobile Sports Betting: Submit an application in person to casino security at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln or Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel. You can choose 6 months, 1 year, or permanent exclusion, which applies to slots, table games, and sports wagering conducted through those properties.
For iLottery (Online Draw and Instant Games): Exclude yourself directly through your account’s responsible gaming tools, or call the RI iLottery Player Support Line at 800-288-2485. Once you select an online exclusion, it cannot be reversed.

For support beyond self-exclusion, the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling can be reached at 401-354-2877, and the Rhode Island Lottery’s problem gambling helpline is 1-877-9GAMBLE.

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South Dakota: Limited-stakes commercial casino gaming in Deadwood (blackjack, craps, keno, poker, roulette, slots, sports wagering), nine tribal casinos, and video lottery terminals via the South Dakota Lottery.

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming, under the Department of Revenue, centrally administers self-exclusion for Deadwood’s licensed casinos.

Get the Form: The Self Exclusion Request Form is available through the Commission’s gaming page at dor.sd.gov/individuals/gaming, or directly from any Deadwood casino, which can also accept your completed application and forward it to the Commission within 24 hours.
Complete the Form: It’s a two-page application requiring a recent photograph of yourself.
Choose a Term: Ranges from six months up to a permanent, indefinite exclusion.
Submission: The Commission processes applications and distributes the exclusion list to all licensed Deadwood operators, so one submission covers every licensed casino in the city.

This program covers Deadwood’s commercial casinos specifically. South Dakota’s nine tribal casinos operate under their own gaming compacts and are not automatically included, so contact each tribal casino directly if you gamble there. For help beyond exclusion, the South Dakota Council on Problem Gambling can be reached at 1-888-781-HELP (4357).

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Tennessee: Online-only sports wagering (no casinos or retail sportsbooks of any kind) and the state-run lottery.

Tennessee is unusual in that it only permits mobile/online sports betting — there are no casinos, tribal or commercial, and no brick-and-mortar sportsbooks. Self-exclusion is handled statewide by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWAC), and one submission covers every licensed operator in the state.

Get the form: Download the Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion application from tn.gov/swac/forms/self-exclusion.html.
Complete it: Fill out the application and attach a copy of your driver’s license or state ID along with a selfie photo holding that ID.
Submit it: Email the completed packet to [email protected], or call the Council directly at (615) 253-7922 to start the process by phone.
Distribution: Once processed, the SWAC shares your exclusion status with every licensed Tennessee sportsbook, so you don’t need to contact each app separately.

Tennessee’s program does not require notarization or an in-person visit. Placing a wager while self-excluded can result in forfeiture of any winnings and removal from the platform. For confidential help, Tennessee residents can call the Tennessee REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789 or the national 1-800-GAMBLER line.

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Texas: State lottery, charitable bingo, and pari-mutuel horse/greyhound racing only — no commercial or tribal casinos, and no legal sports betting.

Texas has no self-exclusion program because it has almost no legal gambling to exclude yourself from. The state constitution bars commercial casinos, and there is no regulated sports betting market. The Texas Lottery Commission does not currently offer a voluntary self-exclusion option for lottery play either.

Because of this, many Texans who struggle with gambling end up traveling to tribal casinos in neighboring states (Oklahoma, Louisiana) or gambling on offshore/illegal online sites. If that’s your risk, focus on these instead:

Block gambling sites and apps directly using a tool like Gamban or BetBlocker, which work at the device level regardless of state lines.
Ask your bank or card issuer to block gambling merchant-category transactions, or use a card without that capability.
If you visit tribal casinos out of state, self-exclude directly with that casino’s security or responsible-gaming office.

For support, the Texas Lottery’s Play Responsibly program and the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline (1-800-522-4700, call/text/chat) are both available to Texas residents.

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Utah: No legal gambling of any kind — no lottery, no casinos, no sports betting.

Utah is the strictest state in the country on this front: its constitution prohibits all forms of gambling, including a state lottery. As a result, there is no self-exclusion registry, form, or agency to contact within the state.

If you’re a Utah resident who gambles, it’s almost certainly happening online (often illegally) or by traveling to casinos in Nevada, Wyoming, or on tribal land elsewhere. Since there’s no in-state program to lean on:

Use Gamban or BetBlocker to block gambling sites and apps across all your devices — these work regardless of where you live.
Contact your bank about blocking gambling-related transactions on your cards.
If you travel to gamble, self-exclude directly with the specific casino or sportsbook operator you use.

For confidential support, Utah residents can reach the National Problem Gambling Helpline (24/7, call/text/chat) or find a local Gamblers Anonymous chapter.

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Vermont: Online sports wagering, fantasy sports, and the state lottery — no commercial or tribal casinos.

Vermont’s Department of Liquor and Lottery runs a statewide Self-Exclusion List that covers all legal mobile sports wagering platforms in the state.

Start the process: Go to the Exclusion List page on liquorandlottery.vermont.gov and click through to the online registration portal.
Verify your identity: You’ll need access to your email and cell phone for a one-time authentication code, a selfie, and a photo of a government ID.
Choose a duration: Pick 1, 3, or 5 years, or select the lifetime option (which cannot later be reversed).
Fantasy sports: The statewide list does not automatically cover daily fantasy sports — you have to opt in separately with each individual licensed fantasy sports operator.

Once your chosen period ends, you’re automatically removed from the list unless you re-enroll. If you have trouble signing up, you can email [email protected] for help. For broader support, Vermont Gambling Help (vtgamblinghelp.org) offers free, confidential counseling connections and can be reached at 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Virginia: Commercial casinos, retail and online sports betting, account-based lottery play, charitable gaming, and horse racing wagering.

Virginia’s Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP), run by the Virginia Lottery, is broad — one enrollment excludes you from casinos, sports betting, account-based lottery games, charitable gaming, and horse racing wagering all at once.

Choose a duration: Two years, five years, or a lifetime.
Two- or five-year exclusion: Complete the online Voluntary Exclusion form via the DocuSign link on the Virginia Lottery’s Voluntary Exclusion Program page (valottery.com/playingmatters/voluntaryexclusionprogram).
Lifetime exclusion: This must be done in person, either at Lottery headquarters or at an open casino location — call the VEP office at 804-692-7185 to schedule an appointment.

Within seven days of your request, the Lottery distributes your information to every casino, sports betting permit holder, and the Virginia Racing Commission. Once enrolled, you cannot be removed early even if you change your mind. The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling helpline (888-532-3500, call/text/chat) is available for support.

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Washington: Tribal casinos, house-banked card rooms, and retail (in-person only) sports betting at tribal casinos.

Washington’s self-exclusion picture is split. The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) runs a statewide program, but tribal casinos are sovereign and participate on an individual, opt-in basis — some honor the state list, some don’t, so you may need to enroll in more than one place.

In person: Visit any licensed house-banked card room or a participating tribal casino, ask staff for the enrollment form, fill it out, and hand it back on the spot.
By mail: Complete the enrollment form (available on the WSGC’s self-exclusion forms page) and have it notarized or signed by a certified problem gambling counselor, then mail it to WSGC, PO Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400.
By appointment: Book an in-person appointment with the Gambling Commission’s office in Lacey, Washington through their online booking calendar.

All methods require a government-issued photo ID. You’ll choose a term of 1, 3, 5, or 10 years. Because Washington has no legal mobile sports betting, self-exclusion only matters for in-person wagering — and since tribal casino participation isn’t guaranteed, it’s worth calling ahead to individual casinos you frequent.

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West Virginia: Land-based casinos and racetrack casinos, plus online casino gaming and online sports betting (both legally tied to a physical casino license).

West Virginia’s self-exclusion program is run by the West Virginia Lottery and is comprehensive — because online casino and sportsbook apps must be affiliated with a brick-and-mortar casino to operate legally in the state, one enrollment blocks you from both the physical venues and their connected apps and websites.

Get the form: Visit the West Virginia Lottery’s website and look for the Self-Exclusion Form in the Forms section.
Attach ID: Print a copy of your photo ID to include with the completed application.
Get it notarized: The form must be notarized before submission.
Submit it: Mail the notarized form and ID copy to the West Virginia Lottery’s offices at 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302.

Self-exclusion in West Virginia is indefinite by default — there’s a minimum one-year period before you can even request removal, and removal requests require review and approval rather than happening automatically. Support is available through the West Virginia Problem Gamblers Help Network and the national 1-800-GAMBLER line.

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Wisconsin: Tribal casinos only (no commercial casinos), tribal-operated sports betting apps, the state lottery, and charitable bingo/raffles.

Wisconsin has no statewide self-exclusion program, because all casino gaming and sports betting in the state is operated by sovereign tribal nations rather than the state government. You generally need to self-exclude with each tribal casino individually.

Contact each casino directly: Ask the guest services, security, or responsible gaming office at any Wisconsin tribal casino you visit (or whose sportsbook app you use) for their self-exclusion procedure — most tribal casinos offer one even without a statewide mandate.
Watch for the national tribal program: In 2025, the Potawatomi Casino Hotel became the first Wisconsin property to join a new national self-exclusion program designed to unify exclusion lists across tribal casinos in multiple states — ask other properties whether they’ve since joined.
Cover online gambling separately: Since sportsbook apps in Wisconsin are tied to specific tribal operators, you may need to self-exclude with each app’s account settings as well as with the physical casino.

For gambling you can’t formally self-exclude from, tools like Gamban or BetBlocker can block gambling apps and sites device-wide, and your bank can restrict gambling-related card transactions on request. The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling helpline (1-800-GAMBLE-5 / 1-800-426-2535) offers 24/7 confidential support.

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Wyoming: Online/mobile sports betting, pari-mutuel wagering, skill-based amusement games, and tribal casinos on reservation land.

The Wyoming Gaming Commission participates in the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), which covers online sports betting, pari-mutuel wagering, and skill-based amusement games regulated by the Commission.

Enroll online: Go to NVSEP.org (linked from the Wyoming Gaming Commission’s Responsible Gaming page at gaming.wyo.gov) and complete the enrollment there — no mailing or notarization is required.
Alternative: Many sports betting apps also let you self-exclude directly from within your account settings.
Reinstatement: When your chosen exclusion term ends, you can request reinstatement online rather than needing to reapply from scratch.

Because Wyoming’s legal gambling is almost entirely mobile sports betting, the NVSEP enrollment is the most effective single step for most residents — but if you also gamble at a tribal casino such as those on the Wind River Reservation, you’ll need to self-exclude with that casino separately, as it falls outside state jurisdiction. The National Council on Problem Gambling helpline (1-800-522-4700, call/text/chat) is listed as a resource on the Commission’s site.