New York residents can self-exclude from all gaming in New York State, including horse racing and account wagering, through the New York State Gaming Commission. Choose one year, three years, five years, or lifetime, then submit the Commission's form with a recent photo.
New York State offers a voluntary self-exclusion program for people who feel they may have a gambling problem. This article explains what self-exclusion covers and how to enroll through the New York State Gaming Commission.
What you need to know
- The program is run by the New York State Gaming Commission, and you enroll directly with the Commission.
- Self-exclusion applies to all gaming in New York State, including on- and off-track pari-mutuel (horse racing) wagering, internet and account wagering, sports wagering, commercial casinos, video lottery games, New York Lottery games, interactive fantasy sports, and charitable gaming.
- You can choose a self-exclusion period of one year, three years, five years, or lifetime.
- Any winnings from gaming during your self-exclusion period will be forfeited.
- The Commission sends the self-exclusion list to all regulated operators within five days of a new submission. Operators keep this information confidential.
How to enroll in New York's self-exclusion program
- Complete the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Form. The form is also available in other languages on the Commission's Voluntary Self-Exclusion page and at every licensed gaming facility.
- Include a recent photograph of yourself.
- Submit the form in one of these ways:
- At the designated problem gambling intake area of any licensed gaming facility.
- By U.S. mail to the Commission's headquarters in Schenectady. Forms sent by mail must be notarized.
- In person at the Commission's headquarters in Schenectady during normal business hours.
Important details
- Need a notary? The New York Council on Problem Gambling offers free electronic notary services at 518-903-0217. Most banks also offer free notary services.
- Once you're self-excluded, operators must not accept new deposits from you or send you marketing materials.
- You could be arrested for trespassing if you are found on the grounds of a licensed facility during your self-exclusion period.
- When a one-, three-, or five-year period ends, you are removed from the list unless you submit a new form, with an updated photo, within 30 days to extend it.
- For more support, visit the Commission's Play Safe page.