Virginia Gambling Self-Exclusion Program
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Virginia 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.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to enroll in Virginia's self-exclusion program.
- 1
Review the covered gambling categories and program terms on the Virginia Lottery website
- 2
Choose a two-year, five-year, or lifetime exclusion
- 3
For a two-year or five-year term, complete the official online DocuSign application and identity-verification process
- 4
For lifetime exclusion, schedule the required in-person appointment with the Virginia Lottery
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Keep the confirmation and verify that each covered account has processed the exclusion
Official Action
Virginia Lottery Voluntary Exclusion Program
Online & In-PersonDuration
2 years, 5 years, or lifetime
Covers
Casinos, sports betting, account-based lottery play, charitable gaming, fantasy contests, and horse racing in Virginia
Official Website
Visit program site →Removal, Expiry, and Account Reopening
A voluntary exclusion cannot be ended early. Two-year and five-year terms end when the selected period expires. Lifetime exclusion does not expire.
Official Sources
Program rules can change. Check these official regulator and program 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.