Self-locking tools
Self-control is key to safe gambling.
But even the most conscious players sometimes need a hard border so as not to go beyond.
In this section, we talk about the available self-locking and self-exclusion tools to help you stop in time.
What is self-locking?
Self-blocking is a feature that allows the user to voluntarily restrict or completely prohibit access to gambling for a certain period.
After activation:
Basic self-locking tools
Built-in casino locks
Many licensed casinos offer options:
You can activate it in the "Responsible game" section in your personal account.
Nationwide registries
Some countries have government self-exclusion bases.
Exempli gratia:
By registering, you block access to all licensed platforms in the country.
Extensions and applications
You can use third-party tools:
When should you use self-locking?
You start playing more often than you planned
Increase rates for no reason
There is a desire to recoup
Feeling stressed, anxious or annoyed by the game
Better to pause before the excitement gets out of hand.
Support and assistance
If self-locking is not a solution, seek professional help.
We recommend contacting organizations such as:
Sometimes the best move is to pause.
Self-blocking is not weakness, but strength to tell yourself "stop."
But even the most conscious players sometimes need a hard border so as not to go beyond.
In this section, we talk about the available self-locking and self-exclusion tools to help you stop in time.
What is self-locking?
Self-blocking is a feature that allows the user to voluntarily restrict or completely prohibit access to gambling for a certain period.
After activation:
- You won't be able to log in or open an account
- Casino won't be able to send you promotional offers
- Restrictions cannot be lifted before the deadline
Basic self-locking tools
Built-in casino locks
Many licensed casinos offer options:
- Time off - 24 hours, 7 days or a month
- Self-exclusion - 6 months to indefinite
- Deposit limits and rates
- Session duration restrictions
You can activate it in the "Responsible game" section in your personal account.
Nationwide registries
Some countries have government self-exclusion bases.
Exempli gratia:
- GamStop (UK)
- RGS (Restricted Access Register) - in some EU countries
- BetStop (Australia)
By registering, you block access to all licensed platforms in the country.
Extensions and applications
You can use third-party tools:
- Gamban - blocks access to gambling sites
- BetBlocker is a free self-monitoring app
- Cold Turkey or Freedom - blocking sites by keywords
When should you use self-locking?
You start playing more often than you planned
Increase rates for no reason
There is a desire to recoup
Feeling stressed, anxious or annoyed by the game
Better to pause before the excitement gets out of hand.
Support and assistance
If self-locking is not a solution, seek professional help.
We recommend contacting organizations such as:
- GamCare(https://www. gamcare. org. uk)
- BeGambleAware(https://www. begambleaware. org)
- Your local support service(/support)
Sometimes the best move is to pause.
Self-blocking is not weakness, but strength to tell yourself "stop."
