Gambling Self-Exclusion in Arizona

Tribal casinos statewide, legal retail and online sports betting (event wagering), paid fantasy sports, state lottery, and horse racing; no legal online casino (iGaming).

Checked against Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling's official program page on August 19, 2026 · compiled by Cashout

Guide updated 2026-09-18. Source dates above are separate from editorial changes. Confirm coverage, enrollment and removal eligibility with the program; submitting a form is not confirmation of acceptance.

The short answer

Arizona residents can self-exclude from gambling through Arizona Department of Gaming Self-Exclusion Program, run by Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling. Exclusion periods: 1 year, 5 years or 10 years. Two separate exclusion lists: one banning you from all Arizona tribal casino gaming facilities, and one banning you from event wagering (sports betting, retail and mobile apps) and paid fantasy sports contests; you can enroll in either or both.

How does Arizona's self-exclusion program work?

Arizona Department of Gaming Self-Exclusion Program is run by Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling. You enroll once and every operator it covers must refuse you for the term you chose.

Run by: Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling
What it covers: Two separate exclusion lists: one banning you from all Arizona tribal casino gaming facilities, and one banning you from event wagering (sports betting, retail and mobile apps) and paid fantasy sports contests; you can enroll in either or both.
Durations: 1 year · 5 years · 10 years
Help line: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783)

How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Arizona?

Arizona's self-exclusion form is on the official Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling page linked below — there is no fee and no third party needs to be involved.

1 In person by appointment at the Arizona Department of Gaming, which walks you through the form, notarizes it, and takes your photo same-day (email selfexclusion@azgaming.gov or call 602-771-4263)
2 By mail or email: download the self-exclusion form from gaming.az.gov/exclude, have it notarized, attach a color head-and-shoulders photo, and submit it

Official page: gaming.az.gov/self-exclusion — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

How do I get off the Arizona self-exclusion list?

Your name comes off automatically when the term you chose ends. Arizona has no process to shorten or rescind an exclusion once it is filed.

Can it be ended early?: No. The term you pick is the term you serve.
At the end of the term: You come off the list automatically. Nothing to file.

No expiry notice is ever sent - nothing arrives to tell you the ban has lifted. Casino and event-wagering/fantasy exclusions are separate lists, so each runs out on its own schedule.

Worth saying plainly: wanting off the list is not the same as being ready to gamble again, and the urge to check usually arrives long before the term does. What actually happens when people come off a self-exclusion list goes through that in full.

Can I use NVSEP in Arizona?

Partly. NVSEP — the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program — is a free service that fills in and files state self-exclusion forms for you, and it does file in Arizona. What it reaches here is fantasy sports and nothing else: not casinos, not sportsbooks, not the lottery. What NVSEP covers, state by state has the full roster.

What should I watch out for with Arizona self-exclusion?

Casino and event-wagering/fantasy exclusions are separate lists and must each be requested. Exclusions cannot be revoked before the chosen term ends. The state lottery is not covered. The form requires notarization and a photo. Helpline: call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342.

Is self-exclusion enough on its own in Arizona?

Arizona'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 ban inside each betting app you hold, plus a blocker that locks betting apps on your phone plus a block on gambling transactions at your bank. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.

Gambling across the Arizona line?

A state program only binds operators licensed in that state. If you drive to a casino or bet on an app registered next door, you need that state's ban too.

Or compare every US state's program side by side.

Frequently asked questions

Does Arizona have a gambling self-exclusion program?

Yes. Arizona Department of Gaming Self-Exclusion Program is run by Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling. Two separate exclusion lists: one banning you from all Arizona tribal casino gaming facilities, and one banning you from event wagering (sports betting, retail and mobile apps) and paid fantasy sports contests; you can enroll in either or both.

How long does self-exclusion last in Arizona?

You can choose 1 year, 5 years or 10 years. Note: Casino and event-wagering/fantasy exclusions are separate lists and must each be requested. Exclusions cannot be revoked before the chosen term ends. The state lottery is not covered. The form requires notarization and a photo. Helpline: call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342.

How do I get off the Arizona self-exclusion list?

Your name comes off automatically when the term you chose ends. Arizona has no process to shorten or rescind an exclusion once it is filed. No expiry notice is ever sent - nothing arrives to tell you the ban has lifted. Casino and event-wagering/fantasy exclusions are separate lists, so each runs out on its own schedule.

How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Arizona?

In person by appointment at the Arizona Department of Gaming, which walks you through the form, notarizes it, and takes your photo same-day (email selfexclusion@azgaming.gov or call 602-771-4263). By mail or email: download the self-exclusion form from gaming.az.gov/exclude, have it notarized, attach a color head-and-shoulders photo, and submit it. Always use the official page — never a third-party site.

Does Arizona self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?

Do not assume it does. Coverage depends on the program and participating operators, not simply the payment currency. Check the official scope and consider device blocking and available payment controls for gaps.

Self-exclusion in Arizona is layer one.

Cashout is preparing an iOS app with self-exclusion guidance, device blocking and support for urges. Enroll directly with the official program or operator; joining our waitlist does not enroll you or change your bank settings.