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If you're reading this, part of you is done. Act on it while that part is loud. A closed account makes the next bet harder to place, and the hard moments are where that counts. Sleeper runs Picks (pick'em fantasy) and Sleeper Markets, a prediction market. Neither is reliably covered by state self-exclusion lists.
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How to close your Sleeper account
- Withdraw your balance first.
- Tap your profile picture, then the settings gear, then App & Support, then Delete Account. Sleeper says deletion finishes within 30 business days.
To stop paid play but keep free leagues, use self-exclusion instead.
Closing vs. self-excluding from Sleeper
Support can often reopen a closed account with one message. A break holds until its end date. Self-exclusion holds for a fixed term and usually can't be undone early, so that's the one to pick if you're done.
Why Sleeper slips past some state lists
Pick'em apps are regulated differently from sportsbooks in many states, so a state sportsbook ban may not reach Sleeper. Exclude here directly, even if you've already joined your state's list.
Self-exclude from Sleeper
- Self Exclusion: Under Profile, App & Support, Responsible Risk Management. It blocks paid contests and prediction markets.
Because Sleeper is a pick'em fantasy app, your state's sportsbook self-exclusion list may not cover it. Exclude on Sleeper directly, and on any similar apps you use.
Set limits on Sleeper
Limits on Play, in the same menu. If you're cutting back, limits help. If you're quitting, treat them as a backup: set them as low as they go and self-exclude too.
Keep Sleeper off your phone
- Remove every saved card and bank link from Sleeper before you close it.
- Lock your phone with a gambling blocker like BetBlocker, and have someone you trust hold the passcode. More blocking options.
- Turn off the noise. Turn off notifications in the app's settings.
Stop Sleeper VIP hosts, rewards and offers
If anyone from Sleeper contacts you personally with bonuses or offers, treat it like a VIP host.
A host's job is to keep you betting, even when they sound like a friend. Self-exclude, put your opt-out request to Sleeper in writing, and screenshot anything that arrives afterward for your state regulator. What to do about VIP hosts.
What about your data?
Deleting the account starts data deletion, though some data may be kept. Family members can email Sleeper with the subject "THIRD-PARTY REQUEST TO LIMIT USAGE" where state law allows.
Close the rest too
Closing Sleeper helps. The other apps are still one tap away, so shut those down too:
- How to delete your Betr account
- How to delete your Fliff account
- How to delete your PrizePicks account
- How to delete your Underdog account
- How to delete your DraftKings account
- How to delete your FanDuel account
- Every other betting app
FAQ
How do I delete my Sleeper account?
Tap your profile picture, then the settings gear, then App & Support, then Delete Account. Sleeper says deletion finishes within 30 business days. To stop paid play but keep free leagues, use self-exclusion instead.
How long does Sleeper self-exclusion last?
Under Profile, App & Support, Responsible Risk Management. It blocks paid contests and prediction markets.
Does self-excluding from Sleeper block other apps?
No. Self-excluding on Sleeper covers Sleeper only, and state sportsbook lists often don't reach a pick'em fantasy app. Exclude on each app you use.
What happens to the money in my Sleeper account?
Withdraw it before you close or self-exclude. Some apps lock your balance until a self-exclusion ends.
Should I tell someone I closed my Sleeper account?
Yes. Telling one person makes it harder to quietly reopen, and it gives you someone to text when the urge hits.
Now make the rest of it stick
A closed account handles one door. Your 90-day plan handles the urges and the money.
Start my planSources: Sleeper: Responsible risk management tools; Sleeper: How do I delete my account?. Steps checked October 2026 and may change; confirm in the app. Unbettable has no relationship with Sleeper.
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