Getting help in District of Columbia
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in DC. Official details are below.
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Step 1: Block access
- BetBlocker (free) or Gamban
- Ask someone you trust to hold the admin PIN
- Mute or remove sportsbook apps and notifications
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Step 2: Self-exclude
- Voluntary Self-Exclusion · DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG)
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: DC offers online or in-person enrollment through OLG (forms.dc.gov or by appointment / at a licensed sportsbook). One list covers OLG-regulated play. Bring government photo ID. OLG site fetch was unreliable here; call OLG at 202-788-2102 if the form link moves.
- Terms: Historically 18 months, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime. Not removed automatically at expiry; you request removal.
- Coverage: Sports wagering (retail + mobile), DC Lottery retail tickets, iLottery, and prize claims (cannot usually limit to one type).
forms.dc.gov 200 (Oct 2026); OLG phone noted from program summaries.
Before you enroll: withdraw balances you can, save records you might need, cancel recurring deposits. Many terms can’t be shortened. If this state has no statewide list, use blockers, helplines, GA, and operator tools anyway.
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Step 3: Protect your money
- Withdraw remaining balances where possible
- Cancel autopay and remove saved payment methods
- Download win/loss or tax records you may need later
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Step 4: Get support
- Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER / 1-800-MY-RESET.
- National: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER / 1-800-522-4700 / 1-800-MY-RESET
- Gamblers Anonymous meetings
- Gam-Anon for family & friends
- SMART Recovery
- My Progress tracker (private, on your device)
Official self-exclusion details
How to enroll: DC offers online or in-person enrollment through OLG (forms.dc.gov or by appointment / at a licensed sportsbook). One list covers OLG-regulated play. Bring government photo ID. OLG site fetch was unreliable here; call OLG at 202-788-2102 if the form link moves.
Common questions in District of Columbia
How do I self-exclude from gambling in District of Columbia?
Voluntary Self-Exclusion (DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG)). DC offers online or in-person enrollment through OLG (forms.dc.gov or by appointment / at a licensed sportsbook). One list covers OLG-regulated play. Bring government photo ID. OLG site fetch was unreliable here; call OLG at 202-788-2102 if the form link moves.
How long does self-exclusion last in District of Columbia?
Historically 18 months, 3 years, 5 years, or lifetime. Not removed automatically at expiry; you request removal.
What does it cover?
Sports wagering (retail + mobile), DC Lottery retail tickets, iLottery, and prize claims (cannot usually limit to one type).
Can I block betting apps on my phone too?
Yes. Free blockers like BetBlocker, plus your phone's own settings, can block betting apps and sites. Our setup guides walk you through it step by step.
Related guides
- Set up BetBlocker (free) or Gamban
- Block gambling on iPhone or Android
- Block gambling payments at your bank
- Self-exclude from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, or Caesars Sportsbook
- Count your days on My Progress, or read books that help