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Pennsylvania gambling self-exclusion: iGaming and casino lists
Pennsylvania has four separate lists run by the Gaming Control Board: casino, iGaming, video gaming terminal establishments and fantasy contests. For online sports betting and casino apps, the iGaming list applies. You can choose one year, five years or lifetime, and enroll on the board's website or by appointment.
Which list covers betting apps
The board's FAQ describes four programs: casino, iGaming, VGT establishment and fantasy contest self-exclusion. It states that iGaming includes sports wagering websites. The Pennsylvania Lottery runs its own separate program for its online iLottery games.
How to enroll in the iGaming list
- Go to the Gaming Control Board's self-exclusion site and create an account, or call (717) 346-8300 to book an appointment at a board office.
- Choose one year, five years or lifetime.
- Provide your details (name, date of birth, address, phone, email and government-issued photo ID; the Social Security number is voluntary).
The board's brochure says you cannot mail the application, and that no one can put a family member on the list. If online enrollment is a problem, the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling can book a call to help: problemgambling@pa.gov or 717-346-8300.
How it ends: iGaming versus casino
| List | When the period ends |
|---|---|
| iGaming, VGT, fantasy contest | Expires on its own at the end of the period, unless you extend it |
| Casino | Does not expire. You must request removal once the period is over |
For iGaming, the brochure says the board deletes your name within 5 business days after expiry and that each site can take up to 2 more business days; it advises staying away from iGaming for 7 business days after expiry. Lifetime self-exclusions do not expire. Extending is possible before the period ends, on the website or through an appointment.
Limits to know about
- The iGaming list does not ban you from all venues, but licensees may choose to ban you more widely, including in other states.
- Winnings of a self-excluded person who gambles are remitted to the board, and violations may lead to arrest, per the board's brochure.
- You can still withdraw funds from each iGaming site.
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
The board and the state's responsible-play site point to the 24-hour helpline 1-800-GAMBLER. For the national helpline, call or text 1-800-MY-RESET.
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: PGCB self-exclusion FAQ; PGCB iGaming self-exclusion brochure (modified 8 May 2026); responsibleplay.pa.gov. Programs change; check the official page before you enroll.
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Frequently asked
How do I self-exclude from online sports betting in Pennsylvania?
Enroll in the Gaming Control Board's iGaming self-exclusion program on its website, or call (717) 346-8300 for an appointment at a board office.
How long does Pennsylvania iGaming self-exclusion last?
You choose one year, five years or lifetime.
Does the iGaming exclusion end by itself?
Yes for one- and five-year terms: it expires at the end of the period unless you extend it. Lifetime self-exclusions do not expire.
Is the casino list different?
Yes. Casino self-exclusions do not expire; you must request removal after your ban period ends.
Can I enroll by mail?
No. The board's brochure says applications cannot be mailed; apply online or by appointment.
Can a family member enroll me?
No. Placement is voluntary and must be done by the individual.
This page is for information only and isn't a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.