The Wyoming Gaming Commission started offering the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program this month. The state regulator partnered with idPair, a technology company that runs the centralised platform.
Nick Larramendy leads the WGC as executive director. He said the move shows the commission’s focus on “integrity, fairness and player protection.”
idPair CEO Jonathan Aiwazian praised Wyoming’s decision. The platform now covers residents who want to block themselves from betting sites across participating states. Problem gambling doesn’t stop at borders, Aiwazian noted, so the protection shouldn’t either.
Why Wyoming Chose a Multi-State Approach
The WGC wanted to give residents a single system instead of making them sign up separately in each state. Convenience matters when someone decides they need help.
The program blocks access to several types of wagering. That includes online sports betting, horse racing bets and skill-based gaming machines. (Online casino games like slots and blackjack remain illegal in Wyoming regardless.)
A unified platform makes more sense than fragmented state-by-state systems. Players can travel freely but their self-exclusion follows them automatically.
What Features the Program Offers
Residents can enroll completely online through the WGC website. No paperwork or in-person visits required.
The system also handles reinstatement requests digitally, and it connects users to local and national support resources such as counseling services, hotlines, treatment programs.
Once someone enrolls, licensed operators must block that person’s access. The technology verifies identities and prevents circumvention across the network.
Wyoming residents get the same protection whether they’re betting at home or visiting other participating states. The program went live on the commission’s website last week.
How This Fits Wyoming’s Broader Regulatory Stance
The state legalised online sports betting and fantasy sports. But regulators have drawn a hard line on casino-style games.
Back in May, the WGC issued warnings about illegal gambling sites operating without licenses. These offshore platforms target Wyoming players despite lacking proper authorisation.
The self-exclusion program gives the commission another enforcement tool. It shows regulators are trying to protect players, not just collect licensing fees.
Other jurisdictions are watching. Brazil started building a similar centralised system in September for its newly regulated betting market.
Wyoming’s move could push more states to join multi-jurisdictional programs instead of maintaining isolated systems.
