Gambling Self-Exclusion in Ohio (Time Out Ohio)

Ohio has 4 commercial casinos, 7 racinos, legal online and retail sports betting (since January 2023), a state lottery, horse racing, and charitable gaming; online casino games are not yet legal.

Checked against Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission'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

Ohio residents can self-exclude from gambling through Time Out Ohio (Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program), run by Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission. Exclusion periods: 1 year, 5 years or lifetime. 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.

How does Ohio's self-exclusion program work?

Time Out Ohio (Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program) is run by Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission. You enroll once and every operator it covers must refuse you for the term you chose.

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 do I sign up for self-exclusion in Ohio?

Ohio's self-exclusion form is on the official Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission page linked below — there is no fee and no third party needs to be involved.

1 Online 24/7 at timeoutohio.com (timeout.ohio.gov) with virtual identity verification - government-issued ID and Social Security number required
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.

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

Time Out Ohio does not end by itself. When your one-year or five-year term is up you must submit a request-for-removal application through the portal.

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 one-year or five-year term you chose.
2 Submit the request-for-removal application through the portal.
3 You stay on the list until that request is processed - the calendar date does nothing on its own.

Lifetime enrollees generally cannot be removed. Only the individual can enroll themselves, and only they can file the removal.

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.

What should I watch out for with Ohio self-exclusion?

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.

Is self-exclusion enough on its own in Ohio?

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 ban inside each betting app you hold, plus a blocker that locks betting apps on your phone plus a block on gambling transactions at your bank. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.

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

Yes. Time Out Ohio (Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program) is run by Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission. 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.

How long does self-exclusion last in Ohio?

You can choose 1 year, 5 years or lifetime. Note: 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.

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

Time Out Ohio does not end by itself. When your one-year or five-year term is up you must submit a request-for-removal application through the portal. Complete the one-year or five-year term you chose. Submit the request-for-removal application through the portal. You stay on the list until that request is processed - the calendar date does nothing on its own. Lifetime enrollees generally cannot be removed. Only the individual can enroll themselves, and only they can file the removal.

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

Online 24/7 at timeoutohio.com (timeout.ohio.gov) with virtual identity verification - government-issued ID and Social Security number required. In person at any Ohio casino or racino with Commission staff assistance. Always use the official page — never a third-party site.

Does Ohio 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 Ohio is layer one.

Cashout is preparing an iOS app with self-exclusion guidance, device blocking and support for urges. Enroll directly with the official program or operator; joining our waitlist does not enroll you or change your bank settings.