Gambling Self-Exclusion in Colorado
Commercial casinos in three mountain towns, two tribal casinos in the southwest, statewide retail and online sports betting, and the state lottery; no legal iGaming.
Checked against Colorado Division of Gaming (Department of Revenue), under the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission's official program page on · compiled by Cashout
The short answer
Colorado residents can self-exclude from gambling through Colorado Self-Exclusion Program, run by Colorado Division of Gaming (Department of Revenue), under the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. Exclusion periods: 1 year, 3 years or 5 years. Excludes you from all gaming regulated by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and Division of Gaming: casinos in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, plus retail sportsbooks and online sports betting apps.
The program: Colorado Self-Exclusion Program
- Run by
- Colorado Division of Gaming (Department of Revenue), under the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission
- What it covers
- Excludes you from all gaming regulated by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and Division of Gaming: casinos in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, plus retail sportsbooks and online sports betting apps.
- Durations
- 1 year · 3 years · 5 years
- Help line
- 1-800-GAMBLER
How to enroll
- 1 Online via the Division of Gaming self-exclusion registration at betsmart.colorado.gov
- 2 In person at a Colorado Division of Gaming office
- 3 By mail: print form DR 9681, have it notarized, and mail it to a Division of Gaming office
Official page: betsmart.colorado.gov/self-exclusion — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.
What to watch out for
The state program launched in September 2023, run by the Division of Gaming (previously the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado managed the list). It is free and confidential. Tribal casinos (Ute Mountain Casino, Sky Ute Casino) and the state lottery are not under Commission purview and are not covered. Exclusion cannot be revoked before the chosen term ends.
Self-exclusion alone isn't enough
Colorado'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 Colorado have a gambling self-exclusion program?
How long does self-exclusion last in Colorado?
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Colorado?
Does Colorado self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
Cashout walks you through this, step by step.
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