Ahead of the launch of Internet casino and poker betting July 15, the Pennsylvania Online-Gambling Self-Exclusion program has been announced. This comes as the very first of these online-gambling services, online sports betting as offered by Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino, has come online in a soft launch after receiving the go-ahead from PGCB regulators.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board debuted its “self-help tool” which will allow potential online gamblers to voluntarily exclude themselves from the state’s new online gaming activities, including sports wagering, casino games, and poker.
Those interested in excluding themselves can do so either online or in person at one of the PGCB’s offices. The state will not allow people to sign up individuals other than themselves for the program. Additional details about the program have already been made available. Self-excluding Pennsylvania residents must provide the following:
- Name, including any aliases or nicknames
- iGaming account information (when available)
- Date of birth
- Address of current residence and/or P.O. BOX
- Telephone number
- Social Security number
- Email address
- Government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport
More information about Pennsylvania Online-Gambling Self-Exclusion is available via a newly-installed link under the QuickLinks section on the PGCB’s home page at https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov.
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