Start in iMessageLouisiana Casino and Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion
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Louisiana offers a self-exclusion program for people who want to voluntarily exclude themselves from covered gambling. Below you will find program details, how to apply, and what to verify before enrolling.
Program Details
Louisiana Gaming Control Board Self-Exclusion List
In-PersonDuration
Minimum 5 years; continues until the Board approves removal
Covers
Casino gaming establishments regulated by the Board and sports wagering platforms that current Board rules require to enforce the state list
Official Website
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Follow these steps to enroll in Louisiana's self-exclusion program.
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Open the current Louisiana State Police instructions and request form and read the program terms before traveling
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Choose a Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division field office from the current instructions and confirm its hours before traveling
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Appear in person with valid government-issued identification; a Division agent must witness the request and take your photograph
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Complete and sign the state request with the Division agent. The request is not submitted at a casino
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For a faster account-level pause, a sportsbook must also offer its own online self-restriction for at least 30 days; that operator control is separate from joining the state list
Ending or Removing Self-Exclusion
Your name remains on the state list after five years. Removal is not automatic. You must submit a written request stating specific reasons, include the required recommendation from a qualified mental health professional, attend a nonpublic hearing, and receive a final decision approving removal. A licensee may continue to deny gaming privileges after state-list removal.
Important Notes
The verified state process does not support a separate lifetime choice. Current rules require state-list enforcement at regulated casino gaming establishments and sports wagering platforms. They do not support blanket claims that the list covers every video draw poker location, the Louisiana Lottery, tribal gaming, fantasy sports, unlicensed sites, or gambling outside Louisiana. Operator sportsbook self-restriction is a separate account-level control.
Official Sources
Program rules can change. Check these regulator pages before submitting personal information or relying on a duration or removal rule.
Add backup barriers
- Find confidential help
Use official helplines, peer support, treatment directories, and crisis resources.
- Add device barriers
Build a gambling-blocker plan while an exclusion application is processed.
- Protect money access
Ask your bank which gambling-category controls it supports and add backup limits.
- Quit sports betting
Close sportsbook access and make a plan for live betting, game days, and loss chasing.
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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.