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How to quit DraftKings

Mobile sportsbook, online casino (in states where legal), and daily fantasy platform. This page walks through how to close your account, enroll in self-exclusion, and find gambling-recovery support that fits your insurance.

1. Close your DraftKings account

Support channel: In-app chat or account closure form on the DraftKings support site.

1. 1Open the app or sign in on a desktop browser.
2. 2Go to Account → Responsible Gaming → Account Closure.
3. 3Choose a duration: temporary (1-180 days) or permanent.
4. 4Confirm the closure. You will receive a confirmation email.
5. 5Withdraw any remaining balance before closure or during the cooling-off window.

Note. Permanent closure cannot be reversed through support chat. Reopening requires escalation and can take weeks.

2. Enroll in your state's self-exclusion registry

Closing your DraftKings account does not stop you from signing up elsewhere. State self-exclusion binds every operator licensed in your state, typically for a minimum of one year. It's the step that actually keeps the door locked.

3. Block the app on your phone

Deletion is not enough. Apps can be reinstalled in seconds. Gamban, BetBlocker, and phone-level restrictions (iOS Screen Time, Android Family Link) all make reinstalling much harder. Hand the passcode to someone you trust, not yourself.

What DraftKings will do to pull you back

Closed accounts are a marketing problem for operators. Expect outreach. Being ready for it matters.

• →Push notifications about promos around major sporting events (Super Bowl, March Madness).
• →SMS bonus-reload offers sent even after temporary closure expires.
• →Cross-app promotion between Sportsbook and Casino where both are legal.

Get recovery support

Closing one platform is the start, not the solution. Gambling disorder is a behavioral addiction recognized in the DSM-5, and it responds to real treatment — CBT, peer support, medication management in some cases, and community.