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Gambling Self-Exclusion in Mississippi

Mississippi has roughly two dozen state-licensed commercial casinos on the Gulf Coast and along the Mississippi River with retail sports betting on-property, plus tribal casinos (Pearl River Resort); statewide mobile sports betting and online casinos are not legal.

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The short answer

Mississippi residents can self-exclude from gambling through Mississippi Gaming Commission Self-Exclusion Program, run by Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC). Exclusion periods: 3 years or lifetime. Statewide exclusion from all state-licensed commercial casinos in Mississippi, including the casino floor, restaurants, and events; you are also removed from casino marketing lists.

The program: Mississippi Gaming Commission Self-Exclusion Program

Run by
Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC)
What it covers
Statewide exclusion from all state-licensed commercial casinos in Mississippi, including the casino floor, restaurants, and events; you are also removed from casino marketing lists.
Durations
3 years · lifetime
Help line
228-297-8174

How to enroll

  1. 1 Online: create an account on the MGC self-exclusion portal at selfexclusionforms.msgamingcommission.com, answer the questions, and upload a photo ID plus photos of yourself
  2. 2 In person: computer access is available at MGC offices for people without their own device
  3. 3 Questions: email selfexclusion@mgc.ms.gov or call/text 228-297-8174 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

Official page: www.msgamingcommission.com/links/problemgaming/problem_gaming — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

Three years is the minimum term; a lifetime exclusion can only be chosen after completing at least 3 years. At the end of the term you are automatically flagged as expired (no reinstatement request needed), and casinos may take up to 10 days to update their systems. The program covers state-regulated casinos only, not the Choctaw tribal casinos. Violators can be ejected and prosecuted for trespass.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Mississippi'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 Mississippi have a gambling self-exclusion program?
Yes. Mississippi Gaming Commission Self-Exclusion Program is run by Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC). Statewide exclusion from all state-licensed commercial casinos in Mississippi, including the casino floor, restaurants, and events; you are also removed from casino marketing lists.
How long does self-exclusion last in Mississippi?
You can choose 3 years or lifetime. Note: Three years is the minimum term; a lifetime exclusion can only be chosen after completing at least 3 years. At the end of the term you are automatically flagged as expired (no reinstatement request needed), and casinos may take up to 10 days to update their systems. The program covers state-regulated casinos only, not the Choctaw tribal casinos. Violators can be ejected and prosecuted for trespass.
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Mississippi?
Online: create an account on the MGC self-exclusion portal at selfexclusionforms.msgamingcommission.com, answer the questions, and upload a photo ID plus photos of yourself. In person: computer access is available at MGC offices for people without their own device. Questions: email selfexclusion@mgc.ms.gov or call/text 228-297-8174 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). Always use the official page — never a third-party site.
Does Mississippi self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
No. State self-exclusion only binds operators licensed in Mississippi. 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.