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New York gambling self-exclusion: form, terms and removal
New York's Gaming Commission runs one self-exclusion program that covers sports wagering, online account wagering, casinos, the lottery and more. You file a form with a recent photograph, in person at a licensed facility or the Commission's Schenectady office, or by notarized mail. Terms are one, three or five years, or lifetime.
What it covers
According to the Commission, a self-excluded person is barred from on- and off-track pari-mutuel wagering, internet and account wagering, sports wagering, commercial casinos, video lottery games, New York Lottery draw and instant games, QuickDraw, interactive fantasy sports and charitable gaming.
How to file
- Get the form. The Voluntary Self-Exclusion Form is on the Commission's page, in English and several other languages, and at every licensed gaming facility.
- Add a recent photograph.
- Submit it at a licensed facility's problem gambling intake area, at the Commission's headquarters in Schenectady during business hours, or by U.S. mail to Schenectady, in which case the form must be notarized.
The New York Council on Problem Gambling offers free electronic notary services (518-903-0217), and the Commission notes most banks notarize for free. The page does not list an online filing route.
Terms and renewal
| Choice | What the Commission says |
|---|---|
| Durations | One year, three years, five years or lifetime |
| Renewal | You may renew at the end of a term |
| When a 1-, 3- or 5-year term ends | You are removed from the list unless you submit a new form, with an updated photo, within 30 days to extend |
| Operators | The Commission sends the list to regulated entities within five days of a new submission; interactive operators must not accept new deposits from you |
What happens if you gamble anyway
Winnings from any gaming during the selected term are forfeited, and you could be arrested for trespassing if found on the grounds of a licensed facility.
Add a phone-level block
Self-exclusion and a phone block do different jobs. Self-exclusion works through licensed operators in that state. A blocker works on your device, including sites no program lists. Many people use both: block gambling sites and apps on iPhone, and compare blocker apps. Watchover blocks gambling sites on iPhone and tells someone you trust if protection is switched off.
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: New York State Gaming Commission, voluntary self-exclusion. Programs change; check the official page before you enroll.
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Frequently asked
How do I self-exclude from sports betting in New York?
Complete the Gaming Commission's voluntary self-exclusion form with a recent photograph and submit it at a licensed facility, at the Schenectady headquarters, or by notarized mail.
How long can I self-exclude in New York?
One year, three years, five years or lifetime.
Does the New York exclusion cover online betting?
Yes. The Commission lists internet and account wagering and sports wagering among the covered activities.
What happens when my term ends?
For one-, three- and five-year terms you are removed from the list unless you submit a new form within 30 days to extend.
Do I need a notary?
Only if you file by mail. The New York Council on Problem Gambling offers free electronic notary services, and most banks notarize for free.
This page is for information only and isn't a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.