Tag Archives: self-exclusion

Rise in number of gambling self-exclusions through Monzo

SBC News Rise in number of gambling self-exclusions through Monzo

UK Challenger bank Monzo has revealed that its users are increasingly utilising its gambling block functionality as a means of self-exclusion.  According to internal data released by the company, 8% more users have activated their gambling blocks since they were made more accessible in 2023.  In 2024 alone, a total of £9m in transactions were blocked. The average monthly volume …

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Spillemyndigheden sees self-exclusion registry reach 50,000 in April 

SBC News Spillemyndigheden sees self-exclusion registry reach 50,000 in April 

The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has released the latest data from ROFUS, the country’s self-exclusion register, highlighting that the number of signees stands at 50,000 in April.    ROFUS was first established in 2012 as part of a wider political strategy to curb gambling harm in Denmark.  The scheme has since been quite successful in providing player support, going from the …

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GAMSTOP: 9.5% increase in registrants shows rising gambling harm awareness 

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There has been an increase in people self-excluding from online gambling, a report by GAMSTOP has shown.  The national self-exclusion scheme revealed that new registrations between 2022 and 2023 have grown by 9.5% year-on-year.  In fact, 2023 was a record year for self-exclusions, with more than 92,000 vulnerable consumers registering with GAMSTOP. May in that year also proved to be …

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UKGC offers public guidance on ID rules, rights and responsibilities

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reminded the general public of the safer gambling requirements that operators must adhere to when customers sign-up and register with online gambling platforms.  Licensed UK operators must ensure that all customers are ID varied, certifying that a customer is old enough to gamble and whether they have ever participated in self-exclusion from gambling services.  …

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Select Committee hears of industry systems failing problem gamblers

SBC News Select Committee hears of industry systems failing problem gamblers

Chaired by Lord Michael Grade of Yarmouth, on Tuesday 8 October the House of Lords’ Select Committee listened to the experiences of four gambling addicts, gathering further research on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry’ on UK society. The victims` shared their experiences of engaging with gambling products and businesses, detailing personal insights on their ‘journeys towards …

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30,000 register with Swedish Spelpaus.se self-exclusion initiative

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Over 30,000 people have registered with the Swedish self-exclusion register, Spelpaus.se, as reported by the country’s national gambling regulator Spelinspektionen. Gambling operators within Sweden are obliged to integrate the Spelpaus.se service as part of their licence conditions, with those who fail to do so facing penalties and potentially having their licence revoked. Having been rolled out on 1 January, coinciding …

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Paddy Power introduces new digital self-exclusion process

SBC News Paddy Power introduces new digital self-exclusion process

Paddy Power is aiming to strengthen its responsible gambling methods with the implementation of its new electronic self-exclusion process, which utilises an in-shop app for all of its UK-based shops. Replacing the old method of paper based method of self-exclusions, the new format, which is powered by the shop tablets, serves as a more efficient method in safeguarding vulnerable customers …

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