Gambling Self-Exclusion in Pennsylvania

The program: PGCB Self-Exclusion Programs (Casino, iGaming, VGT, and Fantasy Contests lists)

Run by

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)

What it covers

Four separate self-exclusion lists: (1) Casino - land-based casinos and off-site venues including retail sportsbooks; (2) iGaming - online casino games and online sports wagering; (3) VGT - video gaming terminal establishments at truck stops; (4) Fantasy Contests. You choose which lists to join.

Durations

1 year · 5 years · lifetime

Help line

1-800-GAMBLER

How to enroll

1. 1 Online through the PGCB self-exclusion site (pgcb.pa.gov / responsibleplay.pa.gov) for any of the four lists
2. 2 In person at a PGCB office or a PGCB office located inside a licensed casino
3. 3 By appointment: call 717-346-8300 or email problemgambling@pa.gov

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

What to watch out for

Each gambling type requires its own list - signing up for the casino list does not block online gambling, so people seeking full protection should enroll in all four. Removal differs by list: casino exclusion stays in effect after the term until the person requests removal, while iGaming, VGT, and fantasy exclusions end automatically when the term expires (extensions can be requested). Fantasy contests allow a custom number of years. Lifetime casino exclusion generally cannot be reversed. There are no tribal casinos in PA.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Pennsylvania'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