Self-exclusion is a scheme that helps gamblers take some time out if they feel they may be developing a problem. As part of their licensing agreements, all gambling operators in the UK must offer self-exclusion as part of their responsible gambling policies.
About Self Exclusion
The term self-exclusion is rather self-explanatory. It allows players to inform gambling companies that they wish to be excluded from their services. Operators have a responsibility to help self-excluders by refusing service and not taking any wagers from them.The minimum time period for self-exclusion is six months and during that time you won’t be able to make any bets with companies you’ve informed of your decision. You’ll also be removed from marketing databases and won’t receive any promotional material.
Protect Yourself
While gambling providers have a responsibility to help self-excluders stop gambling, it really is up to you to stick to your resolve. Wherever you have a gambling account, you should inform the company of your decision to self-exclude. Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t register and play at another casino but if online gambling is your weakness then there are software blockers available that stop you logging into gambling sites. An online casino’s responsible gambling page should guide you through self-exclusion but you’ll have to go through the process at every casino you’re registered with.
SENSE
Self-excluding from land-based casinos is somewhat easier as you only need to do it once for all casinos participating in the SENSE (Self-Enrolment National Self-Exclusion) scheme. If you’d rather not go to the casino in person, you can self-exclude via post or email. When you self-exclude from one casino the information will be shared with all other participating casinos.