Getting help in Ohio
If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in OH. 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
- Time Out Ohio (Voluntary Exclusion Program) · Ohio Casino Control Commission & Ohio Lottery Commission
- Open the official page / enrollment path
- How to enroll: Online portal at timeoutohio.com (Sign Up). Casino/racino staff can also assist on site. Questions: TimeOut@Ohio.gov.
- Terms: 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime. Removal is not automatic at the end of a fixed term. You must request removal and get approval before returning.
- Coverage: Ohio casinos, racinos, and Ohio sports gaming. Operators may extend bans to affiliated properties outside Ohio.
Verified from timeoutohio.com
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
- Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline / 1-800-GAMBLER. National: 1-800-MY-RESET. Crisis: 988.
- 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: Online portal at timeoutohio.com (Sign Up). Casino/racino staff can also assist on site. Questions: TimeOut@Ohio.gov.
Common questions in Ohio
How do I self-exclude from gambling in Ohio?
Time Out Ohio (Voluntary Exclusion Program) (Ohio Casino Control Commission & Ohio Lottery Commission). Online portal at timeoutohio.com (Sign Up). Casino/racino staff can also assist on site. Questions: TimeOut@Ohio.gov.
How long does self-exclusion last in Ohio?
1 year, 5 years, or lifetime. Removal is not automatic at the end of a fixed term. You must request removal and get approval before returning.
What does it cover?
Ohio casinos, racinos, and Ohio sports gaming. Operators may extend bans to affiliated properties outside Ohio.
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