Gambling Self-Exclusion in Kentucky

Kentucky has no traditional casinos; legal gambling is horse racing with historical horse racing (slot-like) machines at track-affiliated gaming venues, retail and online sports betting, the Kentucky Lottery (including online games), and charitable gaming.

Checked against Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing 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

Kentucky residents can self-exclude from gambling through Kentucky Self-Exclusion List (810 KAR 2:100), run by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission). Exclusion periods: temporary or permanent (chosen on the enrollment form). A statewide self-exclusion list, compiled and maintained by KHRG and distributed to all racing associations, bars enrollees from gambling at licensed racetracks and historical horse racing (HHR) machine facilities; sports wagering self-exclusion is handled through operator-maintained, KHRG-approved lists rather than one central sign-up.

How does Kentucky's self-exclusion program work?

Kentucky Self-Exclusion List (810 KAR 2:100) is run by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission). You enroll once and every operator it covers must refuse you for the term you chose.

Run by: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission)
What it covers: A statewide self-exclusion list, compiled and maintained by KHRG and distributed to all racing associations, bars enrollees from gambling at licensed racetracks and historical horse racing (HHR) machine facilities; sports wagering self-exclusion is handled through operator-maintained, KHRG-approved lists rather than one central sign-up.
Durations: temporary or permanent (chosen on the enrollment form)
Help line: 1-800-426-2537

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

Kentucky's self-exclusion form is on the official Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission) page linked below — there is no fee and no third party needs to be involved.

1 In person at any licensed Kentucky racetrack or historical horse racing facility by asking to speak with a security supervisor
2 For sports wagering: self-exclude with each licensed operator at its retail sportsbook, on its website or mobile app, or by phone (operators must post how)

Official page: apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/810/002/100 — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

Can I use NVSEP in Kentucky?

Partly. NVSEP — the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program — is a free service that fills in and files state self-exclusion forms for you, and it does file in Kentucky. What it reaches here is fantasy sports and nothing else: not casinos, not sportsbooks, not the lottery. What NVSEP covers, state by state has the full roster.

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

The regulation allows temporary or permanent exclusion but publishes no standard menu of term lengths; options are set on the enrollment form. There is no central online enrollment portal, and sports betting exclusion must be done per operator, so covering every sportsbook requires multiple sign-ups. Blocking software (Gamban, BetBlocker) is a useful supplement. Kentucky problem gambling help: 1-800-GAMBLER.

Is self-exclusion enough on its own in Kentucky?

Kentucky'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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky have a gambling self-exclusion program?

Yes. Kentucky Self-Exclusion List (810 KAR 2:100) is run by Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRG, formerly Kentucky Horse Racing Commission). A statewide self-exclusion list, compiled and maintained by KHRG and distributed to all racing associations, bars enrollees from gambling at licensed racetracks and historical horse racing (HHR) machine facilities; sports wagering self-exclusion is handled through operator-maintained, KHRG-approved lists rather than one central sign-up.

How long does self-exclusion last in Kentucky?

You can choose temporary or permanent (chosen on the enrollment form). Note: The regulation allows temporary or permanent exclusion but publishes no standard menu of term lengths; options are set on the enrollment form. There is no central online enrollment portal, and sports betting exclusion must be done per operator, so covering every sportsbook requires multiple sign-ups. Blocking software (Gamban, BetBlocker) is a useful supplement. Kentucky problem gambling help: 1-800-GAMBLER.

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

In person at any licensed Kentucky racetrack or historical horse racing facility by asking to speak with a security supervisor. For sports wagering: self-exclude with each licensed operator at its retail sportsbook, on its website or mobile app, or by phone (operators must post how). Always use the official page — never a third-party site.

Does Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.