Gambling Self-Exclusion in New York

The program: Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE)

Run by

New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)

What it covers

One request excludes you from all gaming regulated by the Commission: commercial casinos, video lottery gaming, on- and off-track pari-mutuel wagering, internet and account wagering, sports wagering, New York Lottery draw and instant games, Quick Draw, interactive fantasy sports, and charitable gaming.

Durations

1 year · 3 years · 5 years · lifetime

Help line

518-903-0217

How to enroll

1. 1 In person at the problem gambling intake area of most licensed casinos and gaming facilities in New York
2. 2 In person at Commission headquarters in Schenectady during business hours
3. 3 By U.S. mail to the Commission using the notarized Request for Voluntary Self-Exclusion form from gaming.ny.gov
4. 4 Free help completing and notarizing forms via the NY Council on Problem Gambling VSE Support Program at 518-903-0217

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

What to watch out for

One of the broadest programs in the US - a single form covers nearly every legal gambling type in the state. After a 1-, 3-, or 5-year term expires the person is automatically removed unless they renew within 30 days; lifetime exclusion is permanent unless formally revoked. Tribal casinos maintain their own exclusion processes.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

New York'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