Gambling Self-Exclusion in Ohio

The program: Time Out Ohio (Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program)

Run by

Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission

What it covers

Voluntary exclusion from Ohio's 4 casinos, 7 racinos (video lottery terminal facilities), and all Ohio sports gaming, including sportsbooks operated by licensed sports gaming proprietors.

Durations

1 year · 5 years · lifetime

Help line

1-800-589-9966

How to enroll

1. 1 Online 24/7 at timeoutohio.com (timeout.ohio.gov) with virtual identity verification - government-issued ID and Social Security number required
2. 2 In person at any Ohio casino or racino with Commission staff assistance

Official page: timeoutohio.com — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

Does not cover traditional lottery draw or instant games or charitable gaming. Removal is NOT automatic - when the 1- or 5-year term ends you must submit a request-for-removal application through the portal; lifetime enrollees generally cannot be removed. Only the individual can enroll themselves.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Ohio'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