How do I ban myself from a casino in Missouri?

In order to sign up for the Problem Gambling List, an interested individual must fill out an application for Statewide Self-Exclusion, and sign the application in front of a Missouri Gaming Commission agent or staff member.

How do you sign yourself out of a casino?

Some casinos offer good service when a gambler says they want to self-exclude. Casino staff members guide them to the administration office, take their picture and a copy of their driver’s license, and have them sign a form to choose how long they want to self-ban — one year, five years or for life.

How much is a Missouri gaming license?

A onetime application fee of $75 is due at the time application materials are submitted to the Commission. Once issued, the annual licensing fee is $50.

Can you ban yourself from all casinos?

Often, gamblers can exclude themselves from local gambling establishments only (and in some cases, from individual casinos) or choose to ban themselves from all gambling operations within the physical and cyberspace boundaries of the jurisdiction.

What does it mean to sign yourself out of a casino?

Self-exclusion is a program in which you are banned from entering premises where legalized gambling takes place. This can include racetracks, casinos, off-track betting establishments and so on. Perhaps needless to say, self-exclusion programs do not extend to illegal or unregistered forms of betting.

Can a casino ban you for no reason?

Yes. Casinos are private properties. They can ban you for whatever reason they want. It could be suspicion of cheating or not wearing shoes.

Why are problem gamblers excluded from casinos in Missouri?

Before the Missouri Gaming Commission developed the statewide voluntary self-exclusion list for problem gamblers, it already maintained a much smaller involuntary “Exclusion List”, which contains the names of persons who have been excluded by the Commission from casinos in Missouri in order to protect the integrity of gaming in Missouri.

Is there a gambling help line in Missouri?

Missouri’s problem gambling help line is available 24 hours a day. You may reach a help line counselor by calling 1-888-BETS-OFF (1-888-238-7633) or by email. Visit BETSOFF to locate a certified compulsive gambling counselor. This service is free for problem gamblers and their loved ones.

Can a casino employee access a problem gambling list?

Casino employees, and other individuals on the Problem Gambling List may access a Missouri casino to perform duties of their job. They must first notify the Missouri Gaming Commission office of the nature of their duties.

How does the Gaming Commission in Missouri work?

Missouri Gaming Commission staff members will review and verify the application. Valid applications are entered into the database and notification is given to the Missouri casinos and licensed fantasy sports contest operators.

Can you be arrested at a casino in Missouri?

If you choose to violate your pledge and are identified on a Missouri casino, you will be arrested for criminal trespass. Arrest warrants are public information; therefore the reason identified on your warrant for your arrest will be available to the public.