Getting help in Louisiana
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in LA. 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
- Self-Exclusion List · Louisiana Gaming Control Board (via State Police Gaming Enforcement)
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: In person only at LSP Gaming field offices (including Baton Rouge and other regional offices). Bring ID. Read the waiver carefully. Minimum five years.
- Terms: Minimum 5 years; stays until you request removal, a hearing is held, and the Board approves.
- Coverage: Riverboat casinos, land-based casino, racetrack slots, and sports wagering (retail + mobile). Video poker and lottery not covered.
Verified 200 from LSP problem-gambling page (Oct 2026).
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: In person only at LSP Gaming field offices (including Baton Rouge and other regional offices). Bring ID. Read the waiver carefully. Minimum five years.
Common questions in Louisiana
How do I self-exclude from gambling in Louisiana?
Self-Exclusion List (Louisiana Gaming Control Board (via State Police Gaming Enforcement)). In person only at LSP Gaming field offices (including Baton Rouge and other regional offices). Bring ID. Read the waiver carefully. Minimum five years.
How long does self-exclusion last in Louisiana?
Minimum 5 years; stays until you request removal, a hearing is held, and the Board approves.
What does it cover?
Riverboat casinos, land-based casino, racetrack slots, and sports wagering (retail + mobile). Video poker and lottery not covered.
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