Official Action
California Statewide Cardroom Self-Exclusion
In-Person- Duration
- 1 year or lifetime
- Covers
- California-licensed cardrooms; tribal casinos and horse-racing wagering facilities are not included
How to Apply
Follow these steps to enroll in California's self-exclusion program.
- Open the current CGCC-CH7-05 Self-Exclusion Request from the California Gambling Control Commission forms page
- Choose a one-year or lifetime self-exclusion term and complete the form
- Sign before a notary public or a key employee of a licensed cardroom, as specified on the form
- Return the completed form to a California-licensed cardroom or mail it to an address listed on the form
- Contact a tribal casino or its Tribal Gaming Commission separately if you also want exclusion from tribal gaming
Removal, Expiry, and Account Reopening
A one-year term cannot be ended early and expires at the end of the term. To request removal from a lifetime term, wait at least one year and mail the signed CGCC-CH7-06 removal form as directed. Wait for the Bureau of Gambling Control's confirmation of removal.
Important Notes
The statewide list applies to licensed cardrooms. Tribal casinos and horse-racing wagering facilities are separate. Check the form's terms for unredeemed jackpots or prizes before signing; the Bureau warns that excluded patrons cannot collect them during their term.
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Self-exclusion options in the same U.S. region
If you also gamble in another state, check its programs separately. These guides explain each state's enrollment routes and coverage.
Official Sources
Official program details last verified .
Program rules can change. Check these official regulator and program pages before submitting personal information or relying on a duration or removal rule.
