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Gambling Self-Exclusion in Washington

Washington's gambling is mainly tribal casinos (which also host the state's only legal sports betting), plus house-banked card rooms, a state lottery, horse racing, and charitable gaming; online gambling is illegal.

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The short answer

Washington residents can self-exclude from gambling through Statewide Self-Exclusion Program, run by Washington State Gambling Commission. Exclusion periods: 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or 10 years. One form excludes you from all privately owned house-banked card rooms statewide and from tribal casinos that choose to participate.

The program: Statewide Self-Exclusion Program

Run by
Washington State Gambling Commission
What it covers
One form excludes you from all privately owned house-banked card rooms statewide and from tribal casinos that choose to participate.
Durations
1 year · 3 years · 5 years · 10 years
Help line
1-800-547-6133

How to enroll

  1. 1 In person at any licensed house-banked card room or participating tribal casino: ask staff for the self-exclusion enrollment form and return it to an employee
  2. 2 By mail, with the form notarized or signed by a certified problem gambling counselor
  3. 3 By appointment at Gambling Commission headquarters in Lacey, WA (book online; questions to [email protected]); there is currently no online enrollment

Official page: wsgc.wa.gov/responsible-gaming-self-exclusion/self-exclusion-voluntarily-exclude-yourself-gambling-activities — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

Launched May 2022. Tribal casino participation is voluntary, so not every tribal casino honors the state list, and there is no lifetime option. Once enrolled you cannot request early removal. The phone number is the 24/7 Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline run by the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Washington'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 Washington have a gambling self-exclusion program?
Yes. Statewide Self-Exclusion Program is run by Washington State Gambling Commission. One form excludes you from all privately owned house-banked card rooms statewide and from tribal casinos that choose to participate.
How long does self-exclusion last in Washington?
You can choose 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or 10 years. Note: Launched May 2022. Tribal casino participation is voluntary, so not every tribal casino honors the state list, and there is no lifetime option. Once enrolled you cannot request early removal. The phone number is the 24/7 Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline run by the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling.
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Washington?
In person at any licensed house-banked card room or participating tribal casino: ask staff for the self-exclusion enrollment form and return it to an employee. By mail, with the form notarized or signed by a certified problem gambling counselor. By appointment at Gambling Commission headquarters in Lacey, WA (book online; questions to [email protected]); there is currently no online enrollment. Always use the official page — never a third-party site.
Does Washington self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
No. State self-exclusion only binds operators licensed in Washington. 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.

Self-exclusion setup for your state, app blocking, and a panic button for the urges in between. Launching soon on iOS — waitlist gets access first.