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Gambling Self-Exclusion in Virginia

Virginia has commercial casinos (Bristol, Danville, Portsmouth, and more), online and retail sports betting, a lottery with online play, historical horse racing machines at Rosie's venues, and charitable gaming.

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The short answer

Virginia residents can self-exclude from gambling through Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP), run by Virginia Lottery. Exclusion periods: 2 years, 5 years or lifetime. One enrollment excludes you from Virginia casinos, online and retail sports betting, account-based (online) lottery games, charitable gaming overseen by the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, and pari-mutuel wagering under the Virginia Racing Commission.

The program: Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP)

Run by
Virginia Lottery
What it covers
One enrollment excludes you from Virginia casinos, online and retail sports betting, account-based (online) lottery games, charitable gaming overseen by the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, and pari-mutuel wagering under the Virginia Racing Commission.
Durations
2 years · 5 years · lifetime
Help line
804-692-7185

How to enroll

  1. 1 For 2-year or 5-year exclusion, complete the online Voluntary Exclusion form (DocuSign) linked from the Virginia Lottery VEP page
  2. 2 For lifetime exclusion, apply in person at Virginia Lottery headquarters or at a casino by calling the VEP office at 804-692-7185 for an appointment

Official page: www.valottery.com/playingmatters/voluntaryexclusionprogram — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

You cannot be removed before your exclusion period ends; removal at expiration is automatic. Gambling while excluded means forfeiting winnings to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and possible trespassing charges at casinos. Retail draw-game lottery tickets are not account-based and are outside the program.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Virginia'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

Does Virginia have a gambling self-exclusion program?
Yes. Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) is run by Virginia Lottery. One enrollment excludes you from Virginia casinos, online and retail sports betting, account-based (online) lottery games, charitable gaming overseen by the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, and pari-mutuel wagering under the Virginia Racing Commission.
How long does self-exclusion last in Virginia?
You can choose 2 years, 5 years or lifetime. Note: You cannot be removed before your exclusion period ends; removal at expiration is automatic. Gambling while excluded means forfeiting winnings to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and possible trespassing charges at casinos. Retail draw-game lottery tickets are not account-based and are outside the program.
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Virginia?
For 2-year or 5-year exclusion, complete the online Voluntary Exclusion form (DocuSign) linked from the Virginia Lottery VEP page. For lifetime exclusion, apply in person at Virginia Lottery headquarters or at a casino by calling the VEP office at 804-692-7185 for an appointment. Always use the official page — never a third-party site.
Does Virginia self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
No. State self-exclusion only binds operators licensed in Virginia. Offshore and crypto casinos ignore it, which is why you should pair it with a gambling blocker app and a bank gambling block.

Cashout walks you through this, step by step.

Self-exclusion setup for your state, app blocking, and a panic button for the urges in between. Launching soon on iOS — waitlist gets access first.