Meaning
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is a request to be barred from betting for a set period. In Ireland today it works operator by operator. The National Gambling Exclusion Register is planned. Sections 44–49 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 were not in force on 21 October 2026. Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie.
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What self-exclusion is
You ask an operator to close your access for a period you choose. The operator's rules set the periods and how to end it. Those rules: Not checked.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps how much you pay in per period |
| Time-out | A break from your account that ends on its own date |
| Self-exclusion | A bar you request for a chosen period |
In short: Self-exclusion is a bar; a time-out is a break; a limit is a cap.
What covers it today
| Tool | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Operator self-exclusion | You ask one operator to bar you for a period | In force at the operator; steps per operator Not checked |
| National Gambling Exclusion Register | One register covering all licensees (ss.44–49) | Planned, not in force on 21 October 2026 |
| Bank gambling blocks | AIB, Bank of Ireland, EBS, PTSB, Revolut | Listed by GRAI; details on the bank blocks page |
| BetBlocker, GamBan | Software that blocks gambling sites and apps | Listed by GRAI; not tested by us |
Self-exclusion at one operator applies to that operator. The register that would link them is not in force.
In short: Until the register starts, exclude yourself at each operator you use.
Where to get help
- Gambling Awareness Trust: 1800 936 725, 24/7, gamblingcare.ie.
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland (Dublin): 01 872 1133.
- Samaritans: 116 123.
The full list is on the GRAI Get Help page. Steps in an app: taking a break or self-excluding. Banks and programmes: bank blocks and protection tools.
In short: Help is free and does not depend on the register.
How we checked
Checked on 7 November 2026: the status of ss.44–49 and the tool list, both taken from our country brief (Statute Book table updated to 21 October 2026).
Not checked: any operator's self-exclusion periods or steps, and any change after 21 October 2026. We did not place bets or open accounts. See responsible gambling.
In short: Only the dated items above were checked; everything marked Not checked is still open.
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