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繁體中文How Self-Exclusion Works
If you need a break from gambling, self-exclusion and time-outs let you block access to your account for a set period. This article explains how they work and when each is useful. It is general information, not advice.
- A time-out is a short break of hours to weeks; self-exclusion is a longer block of months to years that also removes you from marketing and is harder to reverse on purpose.
- Generally no.
- In some regions, national multi-operator schemes let you exclude from many operators with a single request, giving stronger protection than excluding from one site.
Time-out (short break)
A time-out is a short cooling-off period — often from 24 hours up to a few weeks — during which you cannot bet. It is ideal when you simply want to step back briefly and reset.
Self-exclusion (longer break)
Self-exclusion is a longer commitment, typically six months to several years, during which your account is blocked and you are removed from marketing. It is harder to reverse on purpose, which is the point.
Multi-operator schemes
Some regions offer national schemes that exclude you from many operators at once. These provide stronger protection than excluding from one site, and are worth using if you want a clean break.
During and after
While excluded you cannot log in or bet, and reinstatement usually requires the period to end plus a cooling-off step. If you are considering self-exclusion, it can also help to talk to a free support service — see signs of problem gambling and responsible gambling tools.
Need support?
If gambling stops being fun, help is available. Set limits, take a break, or talk to a free, confidential support service.
🔞 18+ only. This article is general information, not medical or financial advice. If you are worried about your gambling, contact a support service in your area.
FAQ
A time-out is a short break of hours to weeks; self-exclusion is a longer block of months to years that also removes you from marketing and is harder to reverse on purpose.
Generally no. Self-exclusion is designed not to be reversible on impulse; reinstatement usually requires the full period to end plus a cooling-off step.
In some regions, national multi-operator schemes let you exclude from many operators with a single request, giving stronger protection than excluding from one site.
Last updated: 2026-06-15