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How to self-exclude from DraftKings
DraftKings offers self-exclusion for one year, three years, five years or lifetime, and says the options you see depend on your jurisdiction. Once the period is set, DraftKings states it is not permitted to shorten it. You find the tools under My Budget and Controls. Self-exclusion on DraftKings does not block other sportsbooks.
The options DraftKings lists
| Tool | What DraftKings says |
|---|---|
| Self-exclusion | 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or lifetime. 3 and 6 months also exist for Fantasy Sports only, excluding Connecticut. You see the options your jurisdiction allows. |
| Limits | Deposit, wager, time and contest limits, set under My Budget and Controls |
| Cool-off | Mentioned as a shorter break than self-exclusion; we could not read its terms, so check the Responsible Gaming Center |
What stops while you are excluded
- You cannot log in to your account or make deposits.
- You cannot enter fantasy contests, place sports wagers or play casino games.
- You get no direct marketing from DraftKings.
- You cannot withdraw funds on your own: you contact Customer Support for monitored assistance. Money in the account stays there.
Ending it
DraftKings states that once a period is set, it is not permitted to shorten it. After the period ends, the account is available for regular use again. Choose a length you will be glad of on a bad night, not on a good one.
One state or all of them
DraftKings says that once you self-exclude in one location, the exclusion applies everywhere, so you do not repeat it when you travel.
Limits and their waiting periods
Lower a limit and it takes effect at once; raising one means waiting. DraftKings lists these waiting periods before an increase, followed by a further 24-hour step (contest limits excepted):
| Limit | Most states | Massachusetts, Ohio, Louisiana | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit, daily | 1 day | 90 days | 3 days |
| Deposit, weekly | 7 days | 90 days | 7 days |
| Deposit, monthly | 30 days | 90 days | 7 days |
Block every betting site, not just one
An operator's tools stop that operator. Other apps and sites still open. For all of them on iPhone, read how to block gambling sites and apps on iPhone. Watchover filters gambling sites in every browser, locks for the period you choose, and notifies someone you trust if protection is switched off. For a state-wide ban across licensed operators, see self-exclusion by state.
Help
If gambling is hurting you or someone close to you. Free, confidential help is available at any hour. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET, or chat online at 1800myreset.org. It is the National Problem Gambling Helpline run by the National Council on Problem Gambling, and it is open 24/7 (checked 9 November 2026). Some state agencies and operators still print 1-800-GAMBLER; NCPG stopped operating that number after a court ruling on 29 September 2025, so use 1-800-MY-RESET to reach the national helpline. Worldwide support is also at gamblingtherapy.org. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Sources, each accessed 9 November 2026: DraftKings Self Exclusion Overview (US), last modified 19 October 2026; DraftKings Limits Overview, last modified 29 September 2026. Programs change; check the official page before you enroll.
Frequently asked
How long can I self-exclude from DraftKings?
One year, three years, five years or lifetime, depending on what your jurisdiction allows. Three and six months exist for Fantasy Sports only, excluding Connecticut.
Can I end DraftKings self-exclusion early?
DraftKings states that once a self-exclusion period is set, it is not permitted to shorten it.
Can I withdraw my money while self-excluded?
Funds stay in your account. To withdraw during the period you contact DraftKings Customer Support for monitored assistance.
Does it work in every state?
DraftKings says that once you self-exclude in one location, the exclusion applies everywhere.
Does it block other betting apps?
No. It applies to DraftKings products. To block other sites on your iPhone, use a device-level blocker.
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