Gambling Self-Exclusion in Maryland

The program: Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP)

Run by

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

What it covers

Separate voluntary exclusion lists for Maryland casinos, sports wagering (retail and mobile), the Maryland Lottery, electronic instant bingo halls, and daily fantasy sports; casino exclusion also blocks sports wagering at casinos and their affiliated mobile sportsbooks.

Durations

2 years · lifetime

Help line

1-800-426-2537

How to enroll

1. 1 In person at any of Maryland's six casinos during operating hours (no appointment needed)
2. 2 By appointment at Maryland Lottery and Gaming headquarters in Baltimore: call 410-230-8798 or email [email protected]

Official page: www.mdgaming.com/welcome/responsible-gambling/voluntary-exclusion-program — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

Each list is a separate sign-up (casino, sports wagering, lottery, bingo, fantasy). Enrollment is in person only and requires government photo ID. Removal after a 2-year term is not automatic: it requires a problem gambling assessment by a licensed professional, completion of any recommended treatment, documentation less than a year old, and agency approval. Violating the exclusion subjects you to arrest for criminal trespass.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Maryland'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.

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