How to Self-Exclude from Land-Based UK Casinos

Self-exclusion is an effective gaming tool. It allows you to be excluded from all gambling activities for 6 to 12 months or even up to 5 years. For online gamblers, self exclusion is a click away on Gamstop. In land-based casinos, it's an extra step.

All licensed gambling businesses are required to have self-exclusion arrangements with multiple operators. Players need to visit the betting shop and ask about a self exclusion plan. They need passport photos to verify their identity and register with Multi Operator Self Exclusion Scheme.

The Bingo Industry Self Exclusion Scheme helps players to self-exclude from bingo venues. Players have to complete an online application form and provide a digital image.

SENSE is a scheme that allows you to exclude yourself from all land-based casinos in the UK. It shares your information with all licensed casinos across the country and with the land based casinos marketing databases.

Customers have to complete the self-exclusion period agreed upon when registering. The minimum period is 6 months and the period can extend up to 12 months after which customers have a formal request to be removed from the scheme.

Self-exclusion from UK land-based casinos is effective, but it depends on the customer's commitment to staying true to their pledge. Most facilities will act with immediate effect once they spot you in their premises. To stay guarded, customers are requested to enroll in additional programs such as Gamblers Anonymous.