Gambling Self-Exclusion in Louisiana

The program: Self-Exclusion List (Request for Self-Exclusion from Casino Gaming)

Run by

Louisiana Gaming Control Board, administered through the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division

What it covers

Excludes enrollees from casino gaming at all establishments regulated by the Board (riverboat casinos, the New Orleans land-based casino, and racinos); licensed sportsbooks and video poker licensees operate under the same Board's uniform compulsive gambling program and honor the list.

Durations

lifetime

Help line

(225) 925-1900

How to enroll

1. 1 In person only, at one of five Louisiana State Police Gaming field offices (Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Bossier City) with valid photo ID; State Police take your photograph

Official page: lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov/frequently-asked-questions — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

Exclusion is indefinite with a 5-year minimum: your name stays on the list until you request removal (allowed only after 5 years), a non-public hearing is held, and the Board rules in your favor, with a written recommendation from a qualified mental health professional required. If caught gambling, all winnings, chips, tokens, and credits are seized and remitted to the state, and you are subject to arrest. Tribal casinos are not bound by the state list. Helpline: 1-877-770-STOP (1-877-770-7867).

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Louisiana'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