No statewide registry doesn't mean no options. In these states,
self-exclude directly with each casino or betting app you use, then
layer a
gambling blocker
and a
bank gambling block
on top.
Alabama
No commercial casinos, state lottery, or legal sports betting; gambling is limited to three Poarch Band of Creek Indians tribal casinos (Wind Creek Atmore, Montgomery, Wetumpka), electronic bingo at some former dog tracks, pari-mutuel wagering, and charitable bingo. Alabama has no statewide self-exclusion program. The tribal Wind Creek casinos are regulated by the Poarch Creek Tribal Gaming Commission, not the state; someone seeking exclusion should request a property-level ban directly from Wind Creek player services at each casino, use blocking software such as Gamban, and call the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
Alaska
No casinos, no state lottery, and no legal sports betting or iGaming; legal gambling is essentially charitable gaming only (bingo, pull-tabs, raffles, and contests like dog mushing sweepstakes). Alaska has no statewide self-exclusion program and almost no venues to exclude from; charitable-gaming permittees will generally honor a written self-ban requested directly from the bingo hall or pull-tab vendor. For online offshore gambling, use blocking software such as Gamban and call the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
Arkansas
Three land-based casinos (Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Southland in West Memphis, Saracen in Pine Bluff) with retail and casino-run mobile sports betting apps, plus a state lottery and licensed online interactive poker rules; no statewide commercial iGaming beyond casino-operated platforms. No operational statewide self-exclusion list yet: Arkansas Racing Commission casino gaming rules currently require each licensed casino to run its own voluntary exclusion program (winnings forfeited if you play while excluded), and interactive gaming operators must maintain their own self-exclusion registers. Act 798 of 2025 authorizes the Racing Commission to create a statewide self-exclusion list, but as of March 2026 the implementing rule amendment (23 CAR 358-514) was still in draft. Until it launches, enroll separately at each casino (e.g., Southland offers 2-year exclusions) and call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Florida
Seminole Tribe casinos (including Hard Rock properties), statewide online sports betting via the Seminole-run Hard Rock Bet app, slot machines and cardrooms at pari-mutuel facilities in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, horse racing, jai alai, and the state lottery. Florida has no statewide voluntary self-exclusion program. The Florida Gaming Control Commission's exclusion list is enforcement-based (involuntary), not a self-exclusion signup. Instead, each land-based operator runs its own program (typically 6 months up to lifetime): enroll separately at Seminole Hard Rock casinos (which also covers Hard Rock Bet online), and at individual pari-mutuel slot/cardroom facilities. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling's 24/7 helpline 888-ADMIT-IT (888-236-4848) walks callers through the available operator programs and money-access restriction tools.
Georgia
Lottery-focused state: the Georgia Lottery (including online/mobile ticket sales and instant games), charitable bingo and raffles, and licensed coin-operated amusement machines; no casinos, sports betting, or iGaming. Georgia has no statewide self-exclusion program and no casinos to exclude from. Someone in Georgia gambling online is typically using illegal offshore sites, so the practical tools are blocking software (Gamban, GamBlock), closing or restricting the Georgia Lottery Players Club account directly with the lottery, and calling the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
Hawaii
Hawaii prohibits essentially all gambling: no casinos, no state lottery, no sports betting, and no pari-mutuel wagering (only unregulated social gambling is exempted). Because no gambling is legal, Hawaii has no gaming regulator and no self-exclusion program. Residents struggling with gambling (typically offshore online sites or trips to Las Vegas) should call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), use blocking software such as Gamban, GamBlock, or BetBlocker, and can self-exclude directly with Nevada casino companies they visit.
Idaho
Legal gambling in Idaho is limited to the Idaho Lottery, tribal casinos (electronic pull-tab style machines), charitable gaming, and pari-mutuel horse race wagering; there are no commercial casinos and no legal sports betting. Idaho has no statewide self-exclusion program and no centralized list. Tribal casinos are sovereign and each maintains its own voluntary exclusion list, so a person must contact each casino (e.g., Coeur d'Alene Casino, Fort Hall Casino) individually to self-exclude. For online gambling, use blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker. The National Problem Gambling Helpline is 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738); Idaho routes its problem gambling calls to that same national network.
Minnesota
Minnesota gambling is dominated by tribal casinos run by 11 compacted tribes (slots and blackjack), plus two licensed card rooms at racetracks, the state lottery, pari-mutuel racing, and charitable gambling; sports betting and online casino gaming are not legal. Minnesota has no statewide self-exclusion program. Tribal casinos are regulated by the tribes themselves and the compacts do not require self-exclusion, though many casinos (for example Mystic Lake) voluntarily offer their own property-level self-exclusion. Someone in Minnesota should contact each casino or card room they visit and sign that property's own exclusion agreement, and call the Minnesota problem gambling helpline at 1-800-333-4673 (1-800-333-HOPE) for help.
Montana
Montana has video gambling machines and live card games in licensed bars and taverns (regulated by the Department of Justice Gambling Control Division), sports betting through the Montana Lottery's Sports Bet Montana app and retail kiosks, the state lottery, and tribal casinos. Montana has no statewide self-exclusion list. The Montana Code (Title 23, Chapter 5) contains no self-exclusion program, and the tribal-state compacts do not require operators to offer one. Someone in Montana should use the self-exclusion and deposit-limit tools inside their Sports Bet Montana account settings, ask individual establishments and tribal casinos about property-level exclusion, and call the Montana Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 helpline at 1-888-900-9979.
Nevada
Nevada has full commercial casino gaming statewide (Las Vegas, Reno, and hundreds of licensed locations including slot routes in bars and stores), retail and mobile sports betting (mobile requires in-person account registration at a casino), and legal online poker (interactive gaming), but no online casino iGaming. Nevada has no statewide self-exclusion program for casinos. Regulation requires casinos to honor self-limit requests (no credit, check cashing, or direct mail) but not to ban a patron; each casino runs its own exclusion program, so you must enroll property by property (or by parent company, e.g. MGM Resorts or Caesars covering all their properties). For online poker, Gaming Commission Regulation 5A.130 requires each licensed operator to keep its own self-exclusion register and close your account (minimum 30 days), but this is per-operator, not a state list, and does not apply to land-based gaming. Someone in Nevada should self-exclude with each casino company they play at and call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
New Hampshire
New Hampshire has sports betting run by the NH Lottery with DraftKings as the exclusive online and retail sportsbook, an iLottery platform, charitable gaming casinos with table games and historical horse racing machines, and the traditional lottery; there are no commercial or tribal casinos. New Hampshire has no centralized statewide self-exclusion program covering all gaming locations; a 2024 state-commissioned study confirmed this gap, a 2025 bill (SB 83) to create a statewide database died in the House, and the Lottery has since issued an RFI for a centralized voluntary self-exclusion database. In the meantime, someone in New Hampshire should self-exclude from iLottery inside their NH Lottery account (1, 3, or 6 months, or call the Lottery Support Center at 1-866-204-6954 for temporary or permanent account exclusion), use DraftKings' in-app timeout and self-exclusion tools for sports betting, ask each charitable gaming facility about its own exclusion process, and call the NH problem gambling helpline at 1-833-724-3966.
North Dakota
North Dakota gambling consists of tribal casinos, widespread charitable gaming (blackjack, pull tabs, and e-tabs in bars), pari-mutuel horse racing, and a state lottery; there are no commercial casinos and no state-licensed online casino or sports betting. North Dakota has no statewide, state-administered self-exclusion program, and tribal-state gaming compacts do not require operators to offer one. Someone seeking exclusion should contact each tribal casino individually about its own voluntary exclusion list, and can call the GamblerND helpline run by ND Health and Human Services at 1-877-702-7848 (or visit gamblernd.com) for free treatment referrals.
Oregon
Oregon has tribal casinos, Oregon Lottery video lottery terminals in bars and taverns, online sports betting run by the Oregon Lottery through the DraftKings app, traditional lottery games, and pari-mutuel racing; commercial casinos and online casino games are not legal. Oregon has no statewide self-exclusion list covering all gambling - a gap noted in a 2026 state-commissioned report. Someone in Oregon should: self-exclude inside the DraftKings Oregon app (up to 5 years, plus cool-off periods up to 1 month, run via the Oregon Lottery); contact each tribal casino individually about its own exclusion program; and call the free 24/7 Oregon Problem Gambling Resource helpline at 1-877-MYLIMIT (1-877-695-4648) or visit opgr.org - Oregon offers free, state-funded gambling treatment to residents.
South Carolina
South Carolina has some of the strictest gambling laws in the US - the state lottery and limited charitable raffles/bingo are essentially the only legal gambling; there are no casinos, no sports betting, and no legal online gambling. South Carolina has no statewide self-exclusion program and no gaming commission to run one (proposed sports betting bills would create a voluntary exclusion list, but none has passed). Someone in SC should: call the SC Gambling Helpline at 1-877-452-5155, run through the SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), which funds gambling addiction treatment in every county; self-exclude individually within any offshore or sweepstakes app they use; and consider blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker. The National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), also serves SC.
Texas
Texas has a state lottery, pari-mutuel horse and greyhound wagering, charitable bingo, and a few tribal gaming facilities; commercial casinos, online casinos, and sports betting are illegal. Texas has no statewide self-exclusion program, and the Texas Lottery has no voluntary exclusion option. Someone in Texas should call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738, call or text), ask individual tribal casinos (such as Kickapoo Lucky Eagle) about their property-level exclusion programs, use blocking software, and self-exclude directly inside any offshore or out-of-state apps they use.
Utah
Utah bans essentially all gambling: no casinos (including tribal), no lottery, no sports betting, and no charitable gaming; gambling is a class B misdemeanor. With no legal gambling, Utah has no self-exclusion program and funds no state problem-gambling services. Someone in Utah should call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738; the older 1-800-522-4700 still connects), consider self-excluding in neighboring states they visit (Nevada casinos, Colorado, Wyoming online betting), use blocking software such as Gamban, and attend Gamblers Anonymous.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin's gambling consists of tribal casinos (some now offering on-premises sports betting under amended compacts), a state lottery, and charitable bingo and raffles; commercial casinos and online betting are illegal. Wisconsin has no statewide self-exclusion program; the tribal-state compacts do not require one, so exclusion is handled casino by casino. Someone in Wisconsin should ask each tribal casino they visit about its own self-exclusion program (Potawatomi Casino Hotel participates in the multi-property Tribal-Wide Self-Exclusion Program run with idPair), call the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling helpline at 1-800-426-2535, or the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).