Start in iMessageNorth Carolina Gambling Self-Exclusion Program
Official program details last verified .
North Carolina 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
North Carolina State Lottery Commission Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
Online & In-PersonDuration
1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
Sports wagering and pari-mutuel horse-race wagering with licensed North Carolina operators; lottery purchases and wagering on federally recognized tribal lands are not included
Official Website
Visit program site →How to Apply
Follow these steps to enroll in North Carolina's self-exclusion program.
- 1
Open the Enrollment Form from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission's responsible gaming page
- 2
Choose one year, three years, five years, or lifetime
- 3
Verify your identity with government-issued identification or the unique verification questions provided during enrollment
- 4
Submit the online form, or enroll in person at a North Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center
- 5
Allow about three to four business days for a validated exclusion to take effect with licensed operators
- 6
Contact any tribal casino separately because the state program excludes wagering on federally recognized tribal lands
Ending or Removing Self-Exclusion
One-, three-, and five-year terms end with automatic removal. For removal before a selected term ends, including a lifetime term, Commission guidance says petitions are limited to circumstances such as mistaken identity or fraud. Current rules require an eligible requester to complete a reinstatement session, submit the Commission's petition, and wait 30 days. Confirm eligibility with the Commission before relying on early removal.
Important Notes
Although the regulator's name includes Lottery, this voluntary exclusion program covers sports wagering and pari-mutuel horse-race wagering, not lottery purchases. State rules also exclude wagering on federally recognized tribal lands, so tribal casino exclusion must be handled separately.
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.
While you wait for your exclusion to process, add phone barriers with Detachr
Self-exclusion can take days or weeks to go into effect. Detachr helps you add phone barriers and iMessage accountability while you wait.
Start in iMessageReleased self-exclusion programs in other states
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.