Start in iMessageOhio Gambling Self-Exclusion Program
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Ohio 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
Time Out Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program
Online & In-PersonDuration
Minimum 1 year, minimum 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
Ohio casinos, racinos with video lottery terminals, and authorized sports betting in person and online
Official Website
Visit program site →How to Apply
Follow these steps to enroll in Ohio's self-exclusion program.
- 1
Open the official Time Out Ohio portal and review the statewide program terms
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Choose a minimum one-year, minimum five-year, or lifetime exclusion
- 3
Apply through the online portal or at an Ohio casino or video-lottery facility
- 4
Provide the required identity information, photograph, and acknowledgments
- 5
Contact the Ohio Casino Control Commission if you need an alternative enrollment arrangement
Ending or Removing Self-Exclusion
Removal is not automatic. After the selected minimum period, you may request removal under the regulator's process. A person who selected lifetime exclusion may apply after at least five years and must complete the required problem-gambling education before removal can be considered.
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.
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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.