How to Self-Exclude from DraftKings

DraftKings runs sportsbook, casino and DFS. Here is the exact path to banning yourself, how long it holds, and why closing the account is not the same thing.

Checked against DraftKings's own help pages on August 23, 2026 · compiled by Cashout

The short answer

To self-exclude from DraftKings, go to rg.draftkings.com — the Responsible Gaming Center DraftKings' own house rules name as its self-exclusion enrollment point. Reversal: DraftKings' own pages block automated verification, so no reversal rule can be quoted — treat an exclusion as locked for its full term. The state programs that bind DraftKings (New Jersey's, for example) cannot be reversed before the term you chose ends. DraftKings' Massachusetts house rules make anyone on the state's self-exclusion list a prohibited participant whose bets are voided. Whether one in-app enrollment spans DFS, sportsbook and casino at once is not stated on any page we could verify — assume nothing and layer a state program on top.

How do I self-exclude from DraftKings?

1 Go to rg.draftkings.com — the Responsible Gaming Center that DraftKings' own house rules, filed with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, name as where to enroll in self-exclusion
2 Log in and follow the self-exclusion flow for your state, choosing the longest term you can stomach
3 Then enroll in your state's own program as well — state lists legally bind DraftKings: its Massachusetts house rules void any bet placed by a person on the state self-exclusion list, and New Jersey's DGE list can be joined online or through your online player account

Do it from the operator's own app or site — rg.draftkings.com is the official responsible-gaming page.

How long does DraftKings self-exclusion last?

Reversible?: DraftKings' own pages block automated verification, so no reversal rule can be quoted — treat an exclusion as locked for its full term. The state programs that bind DraftKings (New Jersey's, for example) cannot be reversed before the term you chose ends.
What it covers: DraftKings' Massachusetts house rules make anyone on the state's self-exclusion list a prohibited participant whose bets are voided. Whether one in-app enrollment spans DFS, sportsbook and casino at once is not stated on any page we could verify — assume nothing and layer a state program on top.

Pick the longest term you can stomach. The delay before you can play again is the entire point — an urge cannot outlast it.

How do I close my DraftKings account — and what happens to my money?

DraftKings' regulator filings describe temporary bans and permanent account closures as separate responsible-gaming actions. Closure ends the relationship; only an exclusion obliges DraftKings to keep you out — if you are quitting, take the exclusion.

Is excluding from DraftKings enough on its own?

No — it bans you from one operator, and there are always more. State lists are binding on DraftKings: Massachusetts voids any bet by a person on the state self-exclusion list, and New Jersey's DGE program can be joined online at njportal.com/dge/selfexclusion or through your online player account. The setup that holds is layered: your state's self-exclusion program where one exists, a blocker on your devices, and a gambling block at your bank. For the sport-specific playbook, see how to stop sports betting.

Using more than one app?

Ban yourself from every one of them, in the same sitting, while the resolve is there.

Or see every betting app's self-exclusion compared .

Frequently asked questions

Does DraftKings have self-exclusion?

Yes. It lives under rg.draftkings.com — the Responsible Gaming Center DraftKings' own house rules name as its self-exclusion enrollment point. DraftKings' Massachusetts house rules make anyone on the state's self-exclusion list a prohibited participant whose bets are voided. Whether one in-app enrollment spans DFS, sportsbook and casino at once is not stated on any page we could verify — assume nothing and layer a state program on top.

Can I reverse DraftKings self-exclusion early?

DraftKings' own pages block automated verification, so no reversal rule can be quoted — treat an exclusion as locked for its full term. The state programs that bind DraftKings (New Jersey's, for example) cannot be reversed before the term you chose ends.

What happens to my money when I close my DraftKings account?

Withdraw your balance before closing — confirm the current rule with DraftKings support.

Is closing my DraftKings account the same as self-exclusion?

Does state self-exclusion cover DraftKings?

State lists are binding on DraftKings: Massachusetts voids any bet by a person on the state self-exclusion list, and New Jersey's DGE program can be joined online at njportal.com/dge/selfexclusion or through your online player account.

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