Gambling Self-Exclusion in Vermont

Vermont has a state lottery, mobile-only sports betting (launched January 2024), and charitable gaming; there are no casinos and online casino gambling is illegal.

Checked against Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery'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

Vermont residents can self-exclude from gambling through Voluntary Self-Exclusion List, run by Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery. Exclusion periods: 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or lifetime. Excludes you from all licensed online sportsbooks operating in Vermont and removes you from their marketing lists for the duration of your exclusion.

How does Vermont's self-exclusion program work?

Voluntary Self-Exclusion List is run by Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery. You enroll once and every operator it covers must refuse you for the term you chose.

Run by: Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
What it covers: Excludes you from all licensed online sportsbooks operating in Vermont and removes you from their marketing lists for the duration of your exclusion.
Durations: 1 year · 3 years · 5 years · lifetime
Help line: 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738)

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

Vermont's self-exclusion form is on the official Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery page linked below — there is no fee and no third party needs to be involved.

1 Register online through the Department of Liquor and Lottery exclusion-list page at liquorandlottery.vermont.gov/exclusion-list; you need email and cell phone for a one-time code plus a selfie and a photo of your ID

Official page: liquorandlottery.vermont.gov/exclusion-list — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

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

Vermont's fixed terms end automatically - one, three or five years and you are off. The lifetime option is irrevocable.

Can it be ended early?: No. The term you pick is the term you serve.
At the end of the term: You come off the list automatically. Nothing to file.

The state list covers online sports wagering only. Fantasy sports exclusions are opt-in with each licensee separately, and lottery play is not covered at all.

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 Vermont self-exclusion?

The state list covers online sports wagering only; to self-exclude from fantasy sports you must opt in with each fantasy sports licensee separately, and lottery play is not covered. Fixed terms end automatically; the lifetime option is irrevocable. Support resources are at vtgamblinghelp.org.

Is self-exclusion enough on its own in Vermont?

Vermont'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 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.

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

Yes. Voluntary Self-Exclusion List is run by Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery. Excludes you from all licensed online sportsbooks operating in Vermont and removes you from their marketing lists for the duration of your exclusion.

How long does self-exclusion last in Vermont?

You can choose 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or lifetime. Note: The state list covers online sports wagering only; to self-exclude from fantasy sports you must opt in with each fantasy sports licensee separately, and lottery play is not covered. Fixed terms end automatically; the lifetime option is irrevocable. Support resources are at vtgamblinghelp.org.

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

Vermont's fixed terms end automatically - one, three or five years and you are off. The lifetime option is irrevocable. The state list covers online sports wagering only. Fantasy sports exclusions are opt-in with each licensee separately, and lottery play is not covered at all.

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

Register online through the Department of Liquor and Lottery exclusion-list page at liquorandlottery.vermont.gov/exclusion-list; you need email and cell phone for a one-time code plus a selfie and a photo of your ID. Always use the official page — never a third-party site.

Does Vermont 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 Vermont 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.