CAGrade D — Poor Protection
California Gambling Self-Exclusion Guide
Last updated February 2025
Overview
Legal Gambling
Tribal Casinos, Cardrooms, Lottery, Horse Racing
Self-Exclusion
Not Available
Sweepstakes Casinos
Gray Area
Legal Gambling in California
- Tribal Casinos
- Cardrooms
- Lottery
- Horse Racing
Self-Exclusion Program
Alternatives
California does not have a state-run self-exclusion program. Here are alternatives you can use:
- Platform-level exclusion — Most major gambling sites (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM) offer individual account self-exclusion.
- Gambling blocker software — Tools like Gamban, BetBlocker, or GamBlock block gambling sites on your devices.
- Bank gambling blocks — Many banks and credit cards allow you to block gambling transactions.
- National resources — Call 1-800-522-4700 or visit Gamblers Anonymous for support available in every state.
Unique Features
- Largest gambling market in the US
- Complex tribal compacts
Major Gaps
- Complete fragmentation
- No unified program
- No state-level coordination
Get Help in California
California Helpline
1-800-522-4700
National Helplines (24/7)
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Online Support
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