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🛑 How to Self-Exclude from Gambling — Every Country

A complete guide to gambling self-exclusion in every major country — with direct links to national registers, step-by-step instructions, and crisis helplines. Available in multiple languages.

💛 If you need help right now: Call your country's free helpline (see the lists below) or visit gamblersanonymous.org · ncpgambling.org · begambleaware.org
Jump to: 🇳🇱 Netherlands🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇩🇪 Germany🇧🇪 Belgium🇸🇪 Sweden🇩🇰 Denmark🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇫🇷 France🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States

What is self-exclusion?

Self-exclusion is a tool that blocks you from all licensed gambling operators in a country. When you register, every licensed platform is legally required to close your account and refuse future sign-ups under your identity.

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Mandatory for operators
Licensed operators are legally required to honour your exclusion. They cannot accept bets from you and must close your accounts.
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Temporary or permanent
Most systems offer periods from 30 days to lifetime. You can re-register after the exclusion period, usually after a cooling-off review.
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Free and direct
All national self-exclusion registers are free of charge. You do not need a middleman — register directly with the national system.
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Licensed operators only
Self-exclusion covers licensed operators only. Unlicensed offshore sites are not covered — always play on licensed platforms.

Self-Exclusion by Country

Click 'Register Now' to go directly to the national self-exclusion system. All links verified June 2026.

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Netherlands
CRUKS
Register Now →
Regulator
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)
Duration
Minimum 6 months. Permanent exclusion available.
Phone
0800-1995
What it covers: All KSA-licensed online casinos, poker sites and sports betting operators in the Netherlands.
How to register:
  1. Visit cruks.nl and click "Registreer" (Register)
  2. Log in with DigiD (Dutch digital identity)
  3. Choose your exclusion duration (6 months, 1 year, 2 years or permanent)
  4. Confirm — all licensed operators are notified within 24 hours
🆘 Helpline: 0800-1995 (free, 24/7) · stichting-agog.nl
Full Country Guide →
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United Kingdom
GamStop
Register Now →
Regulator
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
Duration
Minimum 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years. Cannot be reversed during the exclusion period.
Phone
0808 8020 133
What it covers: All UKGC-licensed gambling websites and apps — including casinos, poker, sports betting, and bingo.
How to register:
  1. Go to gamstop.co.uk and click "Self-Exclude Now"
  2. Enter your name, date of birth, email and postcode
  3. Choose your exclusion period (6 months, 1 year, 5 years)
  4. Verify via email — takes effect within 24 hours for most sites
🆘 GamCare: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) · gamcare.org.uk · BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org
Full Country Guide →
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Germany
OASIS
Register Now →
Regulator
Glücksspielbehörde (GGL)
Duration
Minimum 1 year. Permanent exclusion available. Removable after 3 years with formal request.
Phone
+49 800 137 2700
What it covers: All GGL-licensed online casinos, poker rooms and sports betting operators in Germany.
How to register:
  1. Go to oasis-sperrsystem.de
  2. Create an account with your German ID (or via VideoIdent)
  3. Submit your self-exclusion request
  4. Exclusion takes effect across all licensed operators within 24 hours
🆘 BZgA Helpline: 0800 137 2700 (free, 24/7) · bzga.de · check-dein-spiel.de
Full Country Guide →
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Belgium
EPIS-BEL
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Regulator
Kansspelcommissie
Duration
Minimum 3 years in Belgium (one of the strictest in Europe). Permanent option available.
Phone
0800 35 777
What it covers: All Kansspelcommissie-licensed operators in Belgium — casinos, poker sites and sportsbooks.
How to register:
  1. Call 0800 35 777 (free) or visit epis-bel.be
  2. Provide your identification details
  3. Choose exclusion duration (minimum 3 years)
  4. Exclusion registered in the national EPIS register — all licensed operators informed
🆘 Gokinfo.be (NL) · joueurs-info-service.be (FR) · 0800 35 777 (free)
Full Country Guide →
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Sweden
Spelpaus
Register Now →
Regulator
Spelinspektionen
Duration
30 days, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or permanent. Can apply for removal after exclusion period.
Phone
020-81 91 00
What it covers: All Spelinspektionen-licensed operators in Sweden. One of the most comprehensive systems in the world.
How to register:
  1. Go to spelpaus.se (available in Swedish, English and Arabic)
  2. Log in with BankID (Swedish digital ID)
  3. Choose your pause duration
  4. Immediately effective across all licensed Swedish operators
🆘 Stödlinjen: 020-81 91 00 (free) · stodlinjen.se · spelberoendesverige.se
Full Country Guide →
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Denmark
ROFUS
Register Now →
Regulator
Spillemyndigheden
Duration
1 day to permanent. Very flexible — one of the most accessible self-exclusion systems in Europe.
Phone
+45 33 17 54 00
What it covers: All Spillemyndigheden-licensed online gambling operators in Denmark.
How to register:
  1. Go to rofus.nu
  2. Log in with NemID/MitID (Danish digital ID)
  3. Choose exclusion duration
  4. Takes effect immediately for all licensed Danish operators
🆘 Center for Ludomani: 70 11 18 10 · ludomani.dk
Full Country Guide →
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Spain
RGIAJ
Register Now →
Regulator
DGOJ (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego)
Duration
Minimum 6 months. Up to permanent. Operators must verify ID documents.
Phone
+34 900 200 907
What it covers: All DGOJ-licensed online gambling operators in Spain.
How to register:
  1. Go to ordenacionjuego.es
  2. Access the self-exclusion section with your DNI/NIE
  3. Or contact your operator directly — they are obliged to register you
  4. Registered in RGIAJ — all licensed operators informed within 24 hours
🆘 Jugadores Anónimos: jugadoresanonimos.es · 900 200 907
Full Country Guide →
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Italy
ADM Self-Exclusion Register
Register Now →
Regulator
ADM (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli)
Duration
Minimum 30 days. Options up to permanent exclusion.
Phone
+39 800 92 80 00
What it covers: All ADM-licensed online gambling operators in Italy.
How to register:
  1. Log into any ADM-licensed gambling account
  2. Go to responsible gambling / self-exclusion section
  3. Or register directly via the ADM portal at adm.gov.it
  4. Exclusion applies across all ADM-licensed platforms
🆘 Telefono Verde Gambling: 800 92 80 00 (free, 24/7) · jad.it
Full Country Guide →
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France
ANJ Auto-exclusion
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Regulator
Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ)
Duration
Minimum 3 years. Available directly through each licensed operator or via the ANJ website.
Phone
+33 09 74 75 13 13
What it covers: All ANJ-licensed online sports betting and poker operators in France. (Online casino is prohibited in France.)
How to register:
  1. Visit anj.fr or your operator's responsible gambling page
  2. Submit your self-exclusion request with your identity details
  3. The exclusion covers all ANJ-licensed operators
  4. You will receive confirmation by email
🆘 Joueurs Info Service: 09 74 75 13 13 (call cost) · joueurs-info-service.fr · Écoute Alcool: 0 800 235 035
Full Country Guide →
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Australia
BetStop (National Self-Exclusion Register)
Register Now →
Regulator
ACMA (Australian Communications & Media Authority)
Duration
1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or permanent.
Phone
1800 858 858
What it covers: All licensed Australian sports betting operators. The register launched in August 2023 and is mandatory for all ACMA-licensed bookmakers.
How to register:
  1. Visit betstop.gov.au or call 1800 858 858
  2. Verify your identity online (Australian ID required)
  3. Choose your exclusion period
  4. All licensed Australian bookmakers are notified — exclusion is immediate
🆘 Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) · gamblinghelponline.org.au
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Canada
iGO Self-Exclusion (Ontario) / Provincial
Register Now →
Regulator
iGaming Ontario / Provincial regulators
Duration
Ontario: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or permanent. Provincial programs vary.
Phone
1-866-531-2600
What it covers: Ontario: all iGO-licensed operators. Other provinces: through provincial lottery corporations (OLG, BCLC, Loto-Québec).
How to register:
  1. Ontario: register at igamingontario.ca or call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600
  2. Other provinces: contact your provincial lottery website
  3. Quebec: self-exclude at lotoquebec.com
  4. BC: self-exclude at gamingpolicy.gov.bc.ca
  5. Exclusion covers all licensed operators in your province
🆘 ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 (24/7) · responsiblegambling.org (Canada-wide)
Full Country Guide →
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United States
State-by-State Systems
Register Now →
Regulator
State gaming commissions
Duration
Varies by state. Typically 1 year, 5 years, or permanent.
Phone
1-800-522-4700
What it covers: Each state runs its own self-exclusion program. Excludes you from licensed operators in that state only.
How to register:
  1. New Jersey: gaming.nj.gov — Self-Exclusion Program
  2. Pennsylvania: pgcb.pa.gov — Voluntary Self-Exclusion
  3. Michigan: mgcb.michigan.gov — Disassociated Persons List
  4. Contact 1-800-GAMBLER for help finding your state's program
  5. Complete the form with your ID and photo — in-person or online depending on state
🆘 National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (GAMBLER) — call or text, 24/7 · ncpgambling.org
Full Country Guide →

🆘 Problem Gambling Helplines — Worldwide

🇳🇱 Netherlands
0800-1995
Free · 24/7 · stichting-agog.nl
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
0808 8020 133
Free · 24/7 · GamCare
🇩🇪 Germany
0800 137 2700
Free · 24/7 · BZgA
🇧🇪 Belgium
0800 35 777
Free · Gokinfo.be
🇸🇪 Sweden
020-81 91 00
Free · Stödlinjen
🇩🇰 Denmark
70 11 18 10
Center for Ludomani
🇪🇸 Spain
900 200 907
Free · Jugadores Anónimos
🇮🇹 Italy
800 92 80 00
Free · 24/7 · Telefono Verde
🇫🇷 France
09 74 75 13 13
Joueurs Info Service
🇦🇺 Australia
1800 858 858
Free · 24/7 · Gambling Help
🇺🇸 United States
1-800-522-4700
Free · 24/7 · NCPG
🇨🇦 Canada
1-866-531-2600
ConnexOntario · 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

Does self-exclusion apply to foreign gambling sites?
No. Self-exclusion only covers operators licensed in your country. Unlicensed or foreign sites are not legally required to honour your exclusion. This is one of the most important reasons to only play at licensed operators.
Can I reverse my self-exclusion?
This depends on the country and chosen duration. Most systems do not allow cancellation during the exclusion period — this is intentional. After the period ends, you can usually apply to remove your exclusion, but there are often waiting periods and verification steps.
What happens to my money when I self-exclude?
Licensed operators are required to return your balance when your account is closed due to self-exclusion. Contact the operator if you have an outstanding balance that has not been returned.
Can I self-exclude in multiple countries at once?
Yes. You can register with the self-exclusion systems of multiple countries simultaneously. For example, if you play on both Dutch and UK-licensed sites, you can register with both CRUKS and GamStop.
Is self-exclusion free?
Yes. All national self-exclusion registers are completely free of charge. If anyone asks you for money to register your exclusion, that is a scam.
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Sources & Methodology
  1. NL — CRUKSCentraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen: official Dutch government register under the Wet Kansspelen op Afstand (KOA Act), Article 4.5. Register operated by the Kansspelautoriteit. — www.cruks.nl
  2. UK — GamStopNational Online Self-Exclusion Scheme Ltd, operating under UKGC licence conditions Section 3.6.1 (Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, LCCP 2023). — www.gamstop.co.uk
  3. DE — OASISÜbergreifendes Automatisiertes Sperrsystem: operated by the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) under the Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021 (GlüStV 2021). — www.oasis-sperrsystem.de
  4. BE — EPIS-BELExcluded Persons Information System Belgium: operated by the Kansspelcommissie under the Belgian Gaming Act (Wet van 7 mei 1999 op de kansspelen). — www.epis-bel.be
  5. SE — SpelpausOperated by Spelinspektionen under the Swedish Gambling Act (Spellagen 2018:1138), Chapter 14. — www.spelpaus.se
  6. DK — ROFUSRegister Over Frivilligt Udelukkede Spillere: operated by Spillemyndigheden under the Danish Gambling Act (Lov om spil, LBK nr. 1303 af 04/09/2020). — www.rofus.nu
  7. ES — RGIAJRegistro General de Interdicciones de Acceso al Juego: operated by DGOJ under Real Decreto 1613/2011 and subsequent amendments. — www.ordenacionjuego.es
  8. IT — ADMAgenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli voluntary exclusion system under Decreto Legislativo 14 aprile 2003, n. 88 and subsequent gaming regulations. — www.adm.gov.it
  9. AU — BetStopNational Self-Exclusion Register: operated by ACMA under the Interactive Gambling Amendment (National Self-Exclusion Register) Act 2023. Launched August 2023. — www.betstop.gov.au
  10. CA — iGOiGaming Ontario self-exclusion programme under the Gaming Control Act, 1992 (Ontario) and iGO operating standards. — www.igamingontario.ca
  11. FR — ANJAutorité Nationale des Jeux auto-exclusion system under the French Gambling Act (LOI n° 2010-476 du 12 mai 2010) and ANJ regulatory decisions. — www.anj.fr
  12. HelplinesCrisis helpline numbers verified against official government and NGO websites, June 2026. All helplines listed are free of charge unless noted.