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Gambling Self-Exclusion in Kentucky

Kentucky has no traditional casinos; legal gambling is horse racing with historical horse racing (slot-like) machines at track-affiliated gaming venues, retail and online sports betting, the Kentucky Lottery (including online games), and charitable gaming.

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The short answer

Kentucky residents can self-exclude from gambling through Kentucky Self-Exclusion List (810 KAR 2:100), run by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission). Exclusion periods: temporary or permanent (chosen on the enrollment form). A statewide self-exclusion list, compiled and maintained by KHRG and distributed to all racing associations, bars enrollees from gambling at licensed racetracks and historical horse racing (HHR) machine facilities; sports wagering self-exclusion is handled through operator-maintained, KHRG-approved lists rather than one central sign-up.

The program: Kentucky Self-Exclusion List (810 KAR 2:100)

Run by
Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission)
What it covers
A statewide self-exclusion list, compiled and maintained by KHRG and distributed to all racing associations, bars enrollees from gambling at licensed racetracks and historical horse racing (HHR) machine facilities; sports wagering self-exclusion is handled through operator-maintained, KHRG-approved lists rather than one central sign-up.
Durations
temporary or permanent (chosen on the enrollment form)
Help line
1-800-426-2537

How to enroll

  1. 1 In person at any licensed Kentucky racetrack or historical horse racing facility by asking to speak with a security supervisor
  2. 2 For sports wagering: self-exclude with each licensed operator at its retail sportsbook, on its website or mobile app, or by phone (operators must post how)

Official page: apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/810/002/100 — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

The regulation allows temporary or permanent exclusion but publishes no standard menu of term lengths; options are set on the enrollment form. There is no central online enrollment portal, and sports betting exclusion must be done per operator, so covering every sportsbook requires multiple sign-ups. Blocking software (Gamban, BetBlocker) is a useful supplement. Kentucky problem gambling help: 1-800-GAMBLER.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Kentucky's program only binds operators licensed in the state — offshore sites and crypto casinos ignore it. The setup that holds is layered: self-exclusion plus a gambling blocker on your devices plus a gambling block on your bank card. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kentucky have a gambling self-exclusion program?
Yes. Kentucky Self-Exclusion List (810 KAR 2:100) is run by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission). A statewide self-exclusion list, compiled and maintained by KHRG and distributed to all racing associations, bars enrollees from gambling at licensed racetracks and historical horse racing (HHR) machine facilities; sports wagering self-exclusion is handled through operator-maintained, KHRG-approved lists rather than one central sign-up.
How long does self-exclusion last in Kentucky?
You can choose temporary or permanent (chosen on the enrollment form). Note: The regulation allows temporary or permanent exclusion but publishes no standard menu of term lengths; options are set on the enrollment form. There is no central online enrollment portal, and sports betting exclusion must be done per operator, so covering every sportsbook requires multiple sign-ups. Blocking software (Gamban, BetBlocker) is a useful supplement. Kentucky problem gambling help: 1-800-GAMBLER.
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Kentucky?
In person at any licensed Kentucky racetrack or historical horse racing facility by asking to speak with a security supervisor. For sports wagering: self-exclude with each licensed operator at its retail sportsbook, on its website or mobile app, or by phone (operators must post how). Always use the official page — never a third-party site.
Does Kentucky self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
No. State self-exclusion only binds operators licensed in Kentucky. Offshore and crypto casinos ignore it, which is why you should pair it with a gambling blocker app and a bank gambling block.

Cashout walks you through this, step by step.

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