Self-exclusion registers help individuals manage gambling addiction

Self-exclusion registers serve as a tool for individuals struggling with gambling addiction to restrict their access to betting locations and digital platforms. These systems allow users to request exclusion from various casinos, sportsbooks, and online gambling sites simultaneously for a set period, which can range from six months to several years or even permanently.

In the United Kingdom, the GamStop scheme provides a national self-exclusion program for residents. Established in 2018, GamStop allows users to restrict access to all online gambling platforms licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Once registered, participating operators are legally obligated to prevent the individual from accessing services, including sports wagering, poker, and bingo. While effective for UK-regulated platforms, these systems typically do not extend to offshore gaming sites.