Gambling Self-Exclusion in Kansas (VEP)

Kansas has four state-owned commercial casinos, several tribal casinos, retail and online sports betting, and the Kansas Lottery.

Checked against Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC)'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

Kansas residents can self-exclude from gambling through Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP), run by Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC). Exclusion periods: 2 years or lifetime. The VEP bans enrollees from the four state-owned casinos (Boot Hill, Kansas Star, Hollywood at Kansas Speedway, Kansas Crossing); a separate statewide KRGC Sports Wagering Exclusion Program disables all active sports wagering accounts and blocks new ones.

How does Kansas's self-exclusion program work?

Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) is run by Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC). You enroll once and every operator it covers must refuse you for the term you chose.

Run by: Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC)
What it covers: The VEP bans enrollees from the four state-owned casinos (Boot Hill, Kansas Star, Hollywood at Kansas Speedway, Kansas Crossing); a separate statewide KRGC Sports Wagering Exclusion Program disables all active sports wagering accounts and blocks new ones.
Durations: 2 years · lifetime
Help line: (785) 296-5800

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

Kansas's self-exclusion form is on the official Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) page linked below — there is no fee and no third party needs to be involved.

1 In person at any of the four state-owned Kansas casinos by asking for a KRGC agent (no appointment needed)
2 By appointment at the KRGC office in Topeka, 700 SW Harrison Suite 420 (call 785-296-5800)
3 For sports wagering: complete the exclusion form and submit it with a photo ID via KRGC's secure upload (request access at krgc@ks.gov)

Official page: krgc.kansas.gov/problem-gambling/voluntary-exclusion-program — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

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

Can it be ended early?: No. The term you pick is the term you serve.
At the end of the term: You stay on the list until you apply to come off. Reaching the end date on its own does nothing.

1 Complete the full term - sports wagering exclusions in particular cannot be ended early.
2 Complete a problem gambling assessment.
3 Complete the healthy-lifestyle courses the commission requires.
4 Apply to the commission, which decides eligibility.

Gambling while still listed means arrest for criminal trespass and forfeiture of chips, jackpots, tickets and winnings. Tribal casinos keep their own lists and are unaffected either way.

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 Kansas?

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 Kansas. 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 Kansas self-exclusion?

Tribal casinos are not covered; they maintain their own exclusion lists. Two-year enrollees are not removed automatically: removal requires a problem gambling assessment and completion of healthy-lifestyle courses, with the commission deciding eligibility. Sports wagering exclusions cannot be ended early. Violators face criminal trespass arrest and forfeit chips, jackpots, tickets, and winnings. Kansas helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER.

Is self-exclusion enough on its own in Kansas?

Kansas'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 gambling-blocking software on every device plus a card block that stops the deposit itself. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.

Gambling across the Kansas 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 Kansas have a gambling self-exclusion program?

Yes. Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) is run by Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC). The VEP bans enrollees from the four state-owned casinos (Boot Hill, Kansas Star, Hollywood at Kansas Speedway, Kansas Crossing); a separate statewide KRGC Sports Wagering Exclusion Program disables all active sports wagering accounts and blocks new ones.

How long does self-exclusion last in Kansas?

You can choose 2 years or lifetime. Note: Tribal casinos are not covered; they maintain their own exclusion lists. Two-year enrollees are not removed automatically: removal requires a problem gambling assessment and completion of healthy-lifestyle courses, with the commission deciding eligibility. Sports wagering exclusions cannot be ended early. Violators face criminal trespass arrest and forfeit chips, jackpots, tickets, and winnings. Kansas helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER.

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

Two-year Kansas enrollees are not removed automatically. Coming off the list requires a problem gambling assessment and completion of healthy-lifestyle courses, and the commission decides whether you are eligible. Complete the full term - sports wagering exclusions in particular cannot be ended early. Complete a problem gambling assessment. Complete the healthy-lifestyle courses the commission requires. Apply to the commission, which decides eligibility. Gambling while still listed means arrest for criminal trespass and forfeiture of chips, jackpots, tickets and winnings. Tribal casinos keep their own lists and are unaffected either way.

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

In person at any of the four state-owned Kansas casinos by asking for a KRGC agent (no appointment needed). By appointment at the KRGC office in Topeka, 700 SW Harrison Suite 420 (call 785-296-5800). For sports wagering: complete the exclusion form and submit it with a photo ID via KRGC's secure upload (request access at krgc@ks.gov). Always use the official page — never a third-party site.

Does Kansas 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 Kansas is layer one.

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