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Gambling Self-Exclusion

GAMBLING SELF-EXCLUSION MEANS YOU CAN ASK A GAMBLING PROVIDER TO EXCLUDE YOU FROM THEIR SERVICES

WHAT IS  SELF EXCLUSION GAMBLING?

Gambling exclusion means you can ask a gambling provider to block yourself from gambling with their services.

All gambling providers in Britain must provide consumers with this option. This allows any customer who has followed the procedure and requested self-exclusion:

  • to be refused service
  • to be prevented from gambling during this time period.
How to self exclude from gambling websites online

SELF EXCLUSION GAMBLING SUPPORT

Read more below in our guide about how to begin self-excluding.

Self-exclusion is a great start, but there’s no need to do it all alone. We provide free support for those who would like to make further changes to their gambling. 

Online self exclusion for gamblers

ONLINE SELF EXCLUSION

www.gamstop.co.uk

Gamstop, the UK’s free National Online self-exclusion scheme, includes all online gambling providers. Since March 2020 all companies have been required to join by the Gambling Commission.

This is a free service allowing you to put controls in place to restrict your online gambling activities.

GAMSTOP – FREE ONLINE SELF EXCLUSION SCHEME

Self exclusion blog post guide

SELF EXCLUSION FOR SMARTPHONES GUIDE

Self-exclusion is a great way to begin to retake control of your gambling. Learn all about blocking yourself from gambling with our detailed blog post about exclusion for Windows, Android and IOS.

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BLOCKING YOURSELF FROM GAMBLING WEBSITES

If using a smartphone, laptop, PC or tablet

In order to exclude yourself from your operators gambling site, find the provider’s “Responsible Gambling” web page.

An easy way to do this is to simply search for the operator name, followed by the words responsible gambling; e.g. searching on Google for “Paddy Power responsible gambling” will bring up this link: Responsible Gambling

From here, you can then exclude yourself from your Paddy Power online account on all your devices.

How to self exclude gambling from an arcade, casino, bingo hall or betting shop

ARCADES

Ask staff for information about their self-exclusion scheme. Staff can also advise about excluding from other Arcades in your area.

You can exclude for 6 to 12 months, and these periods can be extended. For more details visit BACTA Self-Exclusion

BETTING SHOPS

You no longer need to visit a betting shop to exclude.

You can also self-exclude from more than one betting shop in your area. Call 0800 2942060 or visit self-exclusion.co.uk

CASINOS

To self-exclude from all UK casinos please visit ­the following link for the enrolment form: 

National Casino Forum

BINGO HALLS

You can begin the process of self-exclusion by completing the online form at Bingo Self Exclusion Alternatively, you can visit your local Bingo premises.

Excluding yourself from all possible gambling websites using software

Exclude yourself from gambling websites

BLOCKING GAMBLING APPS AND WEBSITES

The following software attempts to specifically block gambling websites: ­

www.gamblock.com
This site offers general blocking software, so they may block more than just gambling websites.

Software for blocking online gambling

SELF EXCLUSION SOFTWARE

www.netnanny.com
Net nanny is a general blocking software and works on Windows computers, Apple, and Android phones. This product allows a computer owner to block and filter internet content, place time limits on use, and block desktop PC games.

Help with your gambling

Ara Support Resources for Gambling Addiction

GAMBLING SUPPORT RESOURCES

Free resources to help you assess yours or a loved one’s gambling and decide what to do next.

Access the Self-exclusion Gambling Guide

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Free support is available for anyone affected by gambling harms. If self exclusion isn’t preventing you from gambling, please talk to us. You’re not alone.

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