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Kentucky Sports Betting and Racetrack Self-Exclusion

Kentucky maintains separate regulatory processes for sports wagering and racetrack gambling. Sports wagering licensees collect exclusion requests and send them to Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming, which compiles a comprehensive list for all licensees. Racetracks collect a separate horse-racing-related request and report it for a comprehensive track list. Available terms and restoration rules depend on the approved policy used for each request.

Official Options

Compare the available routes and check what each one covers.

Kentucky Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion List

Online & In-Person
Duration
Temporary or permanent; each licensee's approved policy sets the available terms
Covers
Sports wagering at licensed premises and through Kentucky-licensed sites and mobile applications
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How to Request Kentucky Self-Exclusion

Complete the sportsbook process, the racetrack process, or both. Ask for the exact term and scope in writing before submitting.

  1. Decide whether you need to restrict sports wagering, racetrack gambling, or both
  2. For sports wagering, use the self-exclusion method shown by a Kentucky-licensed sportsbook at its premises, on its website or mobile application, or by phone
  3. For racetrack exclusion, ask a Kentucky racing association for its approved self-exclusion method at the track, online, or by phone
  4. Provide the identifying information required by the licensee or racing association and read its consequences, term, account, and premises coverage before submitting
  5. Keep confirmation from each process and ask whether the request has been forwarded to Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming for the applicable comprehensive list
  6. Use a separate fantasy-contest exclusion if that activity also needs to be restricted

Removal, Expiry, and Account Reopening

Kentucky's current regulations allow temporary or permanent exclusion but do not publish one statewide duration or restoration procedure for every licensee. The approved policy used for the request controls the term and any restoration process. Confirm those rules before enrolling and do not assume an account or track restriction ends automatically.

Important Notes

For sports wagering, the comprehensive list is built from information submitted by licensees and shared back to all licensees. The official rules do not publish a separate direct consumer application on the regulator site. The racetrack list is governed by a separate regulation. Fantasy contests use a separate provider process under KRS 230.848, and Kentucky Lottery products are outside these two lists.

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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.

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Official Sources

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Program rules can change. Check these official regulator and program pages before submitting personal information or relying on a duration or removal rule.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are experiencing a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET or consult a qualified professional.