Casino banned & self exclusion lists
Library of links to all publicly available banned player lists as well as resources for requesting private and confidential responsible gaming lists.
Responsible gaming
The importance of casino watchlists for responsible gaming
As a licensed gaming operator, you have to comply with complex regulations to avoid costly fines. We’ve gathered up all information, for every U.S. state into a handy guide to help you stay compliant and ensure problem gamblers, and troublesome individuals don’t put your casino or sportsbook at risk.
Banned lists / blacklists
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Internal watchlists
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OFAC lists
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Self-exclusion lists
Check against your state self-exclusion list to meet responsible gaming standards.
Casino banned & self exclusion lists
Alabama
Gambling and casinos are banned by the state of Alabama, except for 3 casinos operated by the Poarch Creek Band of Creek Indians tribal Gaming Commission. Poarch Creek does not make their banned list or watchlist publicly available, nor do they reference a self exclusion program anywhere on their digital properties.
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Alaska
Alaska has no publicly available centralized banned list. They do not offer a self exclusion list. The ASWD contains resources related to problem gambling, but dose not offer self exclusion or involuntary exclusion option. While most forms of gambling in Alaska are illegal, there are 10 tribal casinos in the state.
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Arizona
Arizona has no publicly available centralized banned list, but they do offer a self exclusion list. The self exclusion lasts for the duration of the player’s choosing and includes exclusion from all Class III Indian gaming facilities. Self exclusion in Arizona does extend to other states since Ak-Chin is a Harrah’s property. As such, players will be excluded from all Harrah’s/Caesars properties globally. To add yourself to the self exclusion list, a person must mail in a notarized form or submit the application in person. Once on the list, a player cannot be removed until the duration of the exclusion is up.
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Arkansas
Arkansas has no publicly available centralized banned list, but it is possible that casinos maintain their own lists. Of the 2 casinos in Arkansas, the Southland casino in West Memphis offer the option to self exclude. Individuals are able to exclude themselves for 2 years at a time, and placement is completely voluntary.
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California
California has no publicly available centralized banned list. Casino-style gaming is also banned in California, but horse racing, state lottery, Indian casinos, charitable gaming, and cardrooms are legal. California’s confidential self exclusion list is available to Department of Justice employees, law enforcement personnel, gambling establishment key employees, and non-licensed gambling establishment employees. Application for non-licensed gambling entities to receive and access the list can be done here. Please note, self-exclusions do not apply to tribal casinos.
Other self exclusion resources can be found here:
Agua Caliente Casino exclusion list
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Colorado
Colorado does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. Colorado maintains a list of court-ordered casino bans which has roughly 20 of the members of their banned list. Most of which were banned for gambling while underage. There are 17 functioning casinos at this time. To self exclude from gambling in Colorado, you will need to download the form and mail it in. The self exclusion list gets mailed to all licensed casinos in the state, so the ban will apply at all of them.
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Connecticut
Connecticut has no publicly available centralized banned list. Casinos are only allowed on tribal land in Connecticut, but there are 2 tribal ones – Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun. Connecticut also offers a lottery. If you’re looking to self exclude in Connecticut, individuals can add themselves to the self exclusion list here. The information on the list is deemed a private public record, and is only available to licensed gaming operators.
Per Connecticut law, self-exclusion is meant to apply to digital gaming as well as brick-and-mortar casinos, but there have been difficulties sharing self exclusion lists between entities.
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Delaware
Delaware does maintain a centralized banned list. It currently contains 233 individuals and includes most recent address, personal information, and a photo. There are 3 casinos in Delaware. Other legal forms of gambling include the state lottery, horse racing, online gaming, bingo, and some forms of sports betting. At this time, Delaware only offers self exclusion for the lottery, but specific casinos may offer their own problem gambling solutions.
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Florida
Florida does maintain a centralized banned list. There are currently 211 individuals that have been added to the Florida involuntary exclusion list since 2006. Florida has 78 total casinos spread across 31 cities. Florida does not offer a centrally managed self exclusion list. While the Florida Council on Problem Gaming offers guidance on other self exclusion programs, the state does not offer a program.
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Georgia
Georgia does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. There is only one casino in Georgia, the Emerald Princess floating casino. Outside of the one floating casino, the only types of gambling allowed in Georgia are raffles, bingo, and the lottery. For those wishing to self exclude, you can learn more about how to self-exclude here.
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Hawaii
Hawaii does not maintain a centralized banned list. Hawaii is one of only two states which have not legalized any form of gambling. All forms are strictly prohibited.
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Idaho
Idaho does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. The minimum age to gamble in Idaho is 18, but Clearwater Casino does not allow customers younger than 21 to gamble. There are seven casinos in the state operated by four tribes. Idaho does not offer a self exclusion program.
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Illinois
Illinois does maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. There are currently 26 banned individuals, dating back to 1993. There are 25 casinos in Illinois. The Illinois self exclusion list is separate from the banned list and is confidential. Problem Gamblers have two options – a self exclusion program or adding themselves to the problem gambling registry system. Enrollment in either program can be done here. In either case, the gaming locations have no obligation to prevent the self-excluded individual from gaming or entering the premises. The program is available to both in-state and out-of-state residents. The self exclusion program includes video gaming and sports betting.
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Indiana
Indiana does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. In Indiana, you must be 21 years old to gamble, but only 18 years old to play the lottery. Indiana has 11 casinos. 10 are riverboat casinos and 1 is land-based. A person may sign up to self exclude at any Indiana casino, at the IGC office in Indianapolis or with a designated problem gambling treatment provider for one year, five years or lifetime exclusion. The list of excluded persons is confidential. In order to sign up for the VEP, an interested participant must fill out a Request for Voluntary Exclusion form in person, witnessed by a gaming agent or IGC designee. The form can be found here.
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Iowa
Iowa does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. The minimum gambling age in the state is 21. Iowa has 23 casinos. Four are tribal casinos, and 19 are state-licensed casinos. If you’re looking to self exclude, the Iowa Racing & Gaming commission maintains a self exclusion list. Individual casinos also offer their own exclusion lists. Problem gamblers can enroll here.
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Kansas
Kansas does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. All forms of gambling in Kansas are prohibited except for the four legal tribal casinos. Those casinos are: The Boot Hill Casino, Hollywood Casino, Kansas Star, and Kansas Crossing. For information regarding the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission’s Responsible Gambling Program, click here. The self exclusion list is distributed to casino managers only and removes the individuals from any direct marketing, and refuses check cashing privileges for any winnings. After two years on the self exclusion list, you can take a lifestyle choices assessment to apply to come off the list. The commission will then make a decision about the application.
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Kentucky
Kentucky does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. While there are no casinos in Kentucky, there are other forms of gambling including sports betting, horse racing, and the lottery. One of the famed gaming locations is Kentucky Downs. There are additional gaming halls and video gaming locations in the state. For those looking to self exclude, the state only offers self exclusion for the lottery, which can be done here.
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Louisiana
Louisiana does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. All forms of gambling are legal in the state except for dog racing. There are 43 state-licensed casinos and 4 tribal casinos in Louisiana. An individual wishing to be excluded from casino gaming activities at all casino gaming establishments regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board must appear in person at a Louisiana State Police, Gaming Enforcement Division location, and complete and sign the proper forms in the presence of a Division Agent. Instructions and the “Request for Self-Exclusion from Casino Gaming” form are linked here.
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Maine
Maine does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. Maine has 2 casinos, but there is only one establishment in Maine for residents to play poker, Hollywood Casino Bangor. Sports betting is currently illegal, but this is about to change with new legislation in favor of sports betting. For those who have or are looking to self exclude, as soon as the necessary items are submitted to the Gambling Control Board, your name will be placed on the self exclusion list. All paper forms and copied identifications will be sent to the Gambling Control Unit in the next available US mail. None of your information will remain with the agency. This is a password protected confidential process.
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Maryland
Maryland does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. Casino gaming, poker, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering are all legal forms of gambling in the state. When you self exclude in Maryland, the exclusion applies to casinos, sports betting, bingo halls, and fantasy sports. There are 6 casinos in Maryland, but because several Maryland casinos are run by national operators such a MGM and Caesars Entertainment, adding yourself to the Maryland self exclusion list will automatically exclude you from all of their properties worldwide.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts does maintain a centralized banned list. The list consists of persons who have violated or conspired to violate laws related to gaming, cheats, etc. There are 3 casinos in Massachusetts. Massachusetts self exclusion allows for separate self exclusion from physical casinos, online gaming, or both. It is managed by GameSense. Remote enrollment is allowed. It does not exclude you from playing the lottery. Length of exclusion periods range from one year, three years, five years, and a lifetime. One must first partake in a short-term self-exclusion period to qualify for a lifetime exclusion.
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Michigan
Michigan does maintain a centralized banned list. Michigan has 39 casinos at present. Those casinos receive the list of banned individuals, but the list only includes first and last names. No other identifiable information. To self exclude, the Michigan Disassociated persons list is available for public enrollment.
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Minnesota
Minnesota does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. There are 19 tribal casinos in the state that may operate their own banned lists. While gambling at a physical location is legal, online gambling in Minnesota remains illegal at this time. For those looking to self exclude, there is no state based exclusion program, but Mystic Lake, the largest casino in the state, offers a self exclusion option.
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Mississippi
Mississippi does maintain a centralized banned list. At this time, there are 9 individuals on the banned list. Mississippi has 30 state-licensed casinos, most of which run along the Gulf Coast. For those looking to self exclude, the Mississippi Self Exclusion process excludes individuals from gaming at any of the state’s casinos for a minimum of 5 years. Once on the list, individuals will be banned from all casinos in Mississippi.
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Missouri
Missouri does maintain a centralized banned list. There are currently 13 casinos in Missouri. Missouri does offer options to self exclude. The Missouri Disassociated Persons list allows for online applications. Once you complete the necessary steps, the Missouri Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion is state-wide, meaning you will be banned from al Missouri casinos.
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Montana
Montana does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. There are four major casinos and more than 100 licensed video game operators in the state. Online gambling and sports betting is not yet legal in the state. To gamble in Montana, you only have to be 18 years old. For those looking to self exclude, the Montana Secretary of State offers the ability to exclude from sports wagering and lottery participation.
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Nebraska
Nebraska does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. According to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, “Illegal types of gambling include activities where participants pay to play for the chance of winning something of value in games such as blackjack, dice, roulette or poker.” The only casinos in the state are the 5 on tribal land. For Nebraska residents looking to self exclude, you can fill out the self-exclusion form here.
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Nevada
Nevada does maintain a centralized banned list. At present, there are 36 men and 1 woman are on the Nevada casino banned list. Typical reasons for being banned include the customer being too loud, rowdy, drunk, or winning too much money. There are 441 casinos in Nevada, with around 150 in Las Vegas alone. Nevada does not offer a state sponsored self exclusion program, but individual casinos and gaming operators maintain their own programs.
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. Casino games are not legal in the state of New Hampshire. However, cruise ships with gambling machines are allowed in the state for 48 hours maximum. While New Hampshire does not have a state based self exclusion program, it does have a Council on Responsible Gaming which offers resources for problem gamblers.
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New Jersey
New Jersey does maintain a centralized banned list. There are more than 200 individuals on the New Jersey casino banned/involuntary exclusion list. There are 11 casinos in the state. For those looking to self exclude, New Jersey has one of the most advanced self exclusion programs in the country, with digital enrollment, and easy digital un-enrollment. Once enrolled, the minimum self exclusion length is one year, and the exclusion can be applied to both in person and online gambling.
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New Mexico
New Mexico does offer a centralized banned list. There are currently 19 individuals are on the New Mexico casino banned list. 7 women and 12 men. The list includes photos of 18 individuals and detailed information on the reasons for their ban. There are 23 casinos in New Mexico, with 14 being owned by Indian tribes. For those looking to self exclude, the New Mexico Self Exclusion program requires in-person registration with an appointment. You may only register yourself, and not another person.
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New York
New York does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. The New York State Gaming Commission is required by state law to keep a list of people “involuntary excluded” from any licensed gambling facility publicly available on its website. However there are no individuals on the current banned list. According to New York law, the state “prohibits gambling, with the exception of State-run lotteries, betting on horse races, the establishment of up to seven casinos, certain bingo and lottery games to raise funds for charitable, religious, or not-for-profit organizations.” There are currently 15 casinos. For those looking to self exclude, they must submit a notarized form and a photograph to the New York State Gaming Commission, or they can complete the process in-person at any licensed gaming facility.
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North Carolina
North Carolina does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. The state’s gambling laws are rather strict. North Carolina prohibits most gambling except the 3 casinos on Indian reservations. The state does also allow bingo and raffles that are sponsored by nonprofits. North Carolina does not offer a state sponsored self exclusion program, however the largest casino in the state, the Catawba Two Kings Casino offers their own self exclusion program.
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North Dakota
North Dakota does not maintain a publically available centralized banned list. The commission or an operator may ban a person from participating in the play or operation of sports wagering. A log of all excluded persons must be kept by the commission and shared with each operator, and a person on the commission’s exclusion list or an operator’s exclusion list may not engage in sports wagering under this chapter. However, this list is not publicly available. There are 27 casinos, all on tribal land; casinos on non tribal land are not allowed. The state does not offer a self exclusion program, but it is possible individual casinos and gaming operators maintain their own programs.
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Ohio
Ohio does maintain a centralized banned list. There are 10 individuals on the Ohio casino banned list. The majority are banned due to placing or assisting with illegal bets during their time employed by casinos in the state. There are 11 casinos and racinos in the state of Ohio. The Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) allows for self exclusion, but the application must be completed in person. Self-excluded individuals are still permitted to work on casino properties. The penalties for allowing a self excluded person into a casino falls entirely on the excluded individual. They are unable to collect any winnings and may even be arrested.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. The majority of Oklahoma’s tribal casinos participate in a centralized exclusion list. The list is not publicly available but is said to contain more than 11,000 problem gamblers, which makes it the largest statewide list in the country by a wide margin. However, it is not available to the public. There are 143 casinos in Oklahoma, all run by Indian tribes. Oklahoma does offer a self exclusion program. Participants can enroll online. However, because of the large number of independent tribal casinos operating in the state, not all casinos participate equally.
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Oregon
Oregon does not maintain a publicly available centralized banned list. Oregon allows various gambling types, including horse and dog racing, charitable gaming, social gaming, sports betting, and gambling at Indian-run casinos. There are currently 8 tribal casinos in the state. The Spirit Mountain Casino is the largest. While the state does not offer a self exclusion program for most forms of gambling, it does offer a self exclusion from the Oregon lottery.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania does maintain a centralized banned list. There are currently about 1110 people on the involuntary exclusion list in Pennsylvania. Their names, pictures and reasons for landing on the list are listed on the Pennsylvania gaming Control Board’s website. It’s the most of any state with a publicly available list. In addition, Pennsylvania maintains an ongoing list of all crimes that take place at their 14 casinos on their Play Pennsylvania website. For those looking to self exclude, Pennsylvania offers 4 separate self-exclusion tracks – casinos, interactive gambling (online gaming), video gaming terminals, and fantasy contests. They are one of the few states that allow for online enrollment.
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island does not maintain a publically available centralized banned list. Bally’s is the sole operator of Rhode Island’s 2 casinos, and maintains their own banned and self exclusion list, which they say contains roughly 70 individuals. The minimum gambling age in Rhode Island is only 18 years old. The state does offer a self exclusion program, but individuals must call PGSRI for more information.
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South Carolina
South Carolina does not maintain a publically available centralized banned list. South Carolina only has one operational casino, the Big M casino, which does not make their banned players list public. There are no land-based casinos in South Carolina. The only casinos allowed in the state include casinos on cruise ships. These ships are allowed to operate the casinos 3 miles away from South Carolina land. Neither the state nor the Big M offer self exclusion lists.
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South Dakota
South Dakota does maintain a centralized banned list. There are currently 3 women and 4 men are on the South Dakota banned gamblers list. The list is available due to a FOIA request and contains only first name, last name, and a photo. There are 25 casinos in the state, all residing in Deadwood. South Dakota does not offer a state sponsored self exclusion program, but it it possible that the individual casinos and gaming operators offer their own programs.
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Tennessee
Tennessee does not offer a centralized banned list. In Tennessee, most forms of gambling are prohibited under state law. The state’s constitution explicitly prohibits all forms of casino-style gambling, including slot machines, roulette, and other table games. Despite the prohibition on most forms of gambling in Tennessee, there are some exceptions. For example, the state allows for charitable bingo games and certain forms of parimutuel betting on horse races. Additionally, daily fantasy sports are legal in Tennessee under a law that was passed in 2016. Tennessee does offer a self exclusion program for sports betting, but be sure to read the fine print because self excluding from one site does not mean you’re opting out of all sportsbooks.
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Texas
Texas does not offer a centralized banned list. This is due to the fact that there are no casinos in Texas because the state’s constitution and laws prohibit most forms of casino-style gambling. Specifically, the Texas Constitution only allows for certain types of gambling, such as horse and dog racing, bingo, and lottery. However, casino games like blackjack, roulette, and slot machines are prohibited. The state also does not offer a self exclusion program.
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Utah
Utah does not offer a centralized banned list. Casinos and most forms of gambling are illegal in Utah due to the state’s strict anti-gambling laws. The Utah Constitution explicitly prohibits all forms of gambling, including casino games, slot machines, sports betting, and horse and dog racing. Additionally Utah does not have a state lottery, and as such, no self exclusion resources are available.
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Vermont
Vermont does not offer a centralized banned list. In Vermont, most forms of gambling are illegal under state law. Vermont has some of the strictest gambling laws in the United States, and the state’s constitution explicitly prohibits most forms of gambling, including casino games, sports betting, and lottery games. However, there are some exceptions to the state’s prohibition on gambling. The state allows for charitable gambling, including bingo games and raffles. Additionally, Vermont has a state lottery that offers a limited number of games, such as scratch-off tickets and multi-state games like Powerball. It is also worth noting that Vermont has not yet legalized sports betting, although there have been some efforts in the state legislature to do so. At this time, there are no self exclusion resources in the state.
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Virginia
Virginia does not offer a publicly available centralized banned list. The state legalized casino gaming in 2019, making them one of the last states in the country to legalize casino gaming. There are currently 13 casinos in Virginia with 4 more are slated to open in 2024. For those looking to self exclude, the self-exclusion program allows people with a gambling problem to voluntary exclude themselves from participating in certain legalized gambling in Virginia, whether regulated by the Virginia Lottery, the Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, or the Virginia Racing Commission. This includes casino gaming, account-based Virginia Lottery games; online sports betting, charitable gaming (raffle, bingo, network bingo and instant bingo); and betting on horse racing (live racing, off-track betting, historical horse racing, and advance deposit account wagering).
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Washington
Washington does not offer a publicly available centralized banned list. There are 22 tribes that operate 29 casinos in the state. The largest is the Muckleshoot Casino. Sports betting is legal in Washington, but it can only take place at one of the state’s tribal casino sportsbooks. For those looking to self exclude, The Gambling Commission has developed a process where a person with a gambling problem or gambling disorder can submit a single form and voluntarily exclude themselves from all non-tribal casinos statewide. Tribal casinos may also participate in this statewide self-exclusion program.
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Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. does not offer a publicly available centralized banned list. The District of Columbia does not have any casinos, but residents may participate in charitable games, bingo games, lottery games, and sports betting. For those looking to self exclude, the D.C. self exclusion program is for the Washington D.C. Lottery. Once enrolled, the self exclusion also applies to online gaming and sportsbooks.
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West Virginia
West Virginia does not offer a publicly available centralized banned list. The state has five casinos that offer a variety of gambling options, including slot machines, table games, and poker rooms. The casinos are located in different parts of the state. Sports betting is also popular in West Virginia. Many popular sportsbooks are available such as: DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, and PointsBet. For those looking to self exclude, West Virginia’s self exclusion program is managed by the state lottery. Gamblers who wish to self exclude must print and mail the form.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin does not offer a publicly available centralized banned list. There are 26 Indian casinos in Wisconsin that might maintain their own banned lists. Video gaming devices are only allowed in Tribal gaming facilities. Bars and taverns may offer 5 or fewer devices for amusement only, meaning they must be free play, and provide nothing of value as a prize. Wisconsin does not offer a state sponsored self exclusion program, but there are two tribal casinos that offer their own programs:
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Wyoming
Wyoming does not offer a publicly available centralized banned list. There are three casinos in Wyoming. All are located on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Wyoming does not offer a state sponsored self exclusion program, but individual casinos and gaming operators maintain their own programs. Wyoming has different time frames that a person can remain on the self-exclusion list. 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, or a lifetime ban. The removal of your name can only be done upon the expiration of the time frame.
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